Au Army 1271

Edition 1271
November 10, 2011

LOSS FELT
BY ALL
Fallen diggers return
to Australia after tragic
Afghanistan attack Pages 2-3
Cpl Ashley Birt Capt Bryce Duffy LCpl Luke Gavin
Saying goodbye:
Friends of the three
fallen Australian soldiers
load their caskets onto
a Hercules to begin the
journey home.
Photo by AB Jo Dilorenzo
2 NEWS
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SECURING
CHOGM
P5
QUEENS TOUR
OF AUSTRALIA
SPECIAL LIFTOUT
PAY WILL
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INSIDE:
THE Inquiry Officers report into Pte Nathan
Bewes death in Afghanistan last year has recom-
mended more careful management of temporary
command replacements.
This was one of four recommendations in the
report, which VCDF Mark Binskin released on
October 26.
Pte Bewes was a member MTF 1. He and other
members of a foot patrol had completed their mission
and were returning to their patrol base in Uruzgan
provinces North Baluchi Valley when an IED deto-
nated, killing Pte Bewes.
The short-notice Australian-only patrol was con-
ducted in response to an aggressive insurgent attack
on an Afghan National Army patrol that morning.
The Inquiry Officer made four recommendations
in his report:
The first recommendation was that all temporary
replacements of key command positions be more
carefully managed and that comprehensive handover/
takeovers be conducted.
The second recommendation related to ADF tac-
tics, techniques and procedures and was not publicly
released for operational security reasons.
The third recommendation called for a review into
the authorisation process for members participating
in patrols.
The fourt h recommendat i on was t hat a
Commission of Inquiry into the incident was not war-
ranted.
The Chief of the Defence Force has accepted all
four of the Inquiry Officers recommendations, which
are being implemented.
In addition to the review on authorisation process-
es, a standing instruction has been issued clarifying
command and control arrangements and guidance for
participation in patrols in the Middle East.
As well as providing recommendations, the
Inquiry Officer also commented on a number of mat-
ters that did not have a direct bearing on the death of
Pte Bewes.
A redacted version of the Inquiry Officers report is available
online at www.defence.gov.au/coi/
Report on
IED fatality
released
Findings released: Pte Nathan Bewes was killed
by an IED in Afghanistan last year.
Sad day: The catafalque party rests on arms during the memorial service for Cpl Ashley Birt, Capt Bryce Duffy and LCpl Luke Gavin
at Multinational Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan. Photo by Cpl Dave Prowse
Three good men
AN EMOTI ONAL f a r e -
well from Tarin Kot marked
the beginning of the journey
home for three Australian sol-
diers killed in Afghanistan on
October 29.
Aust ral i an, coal i t i on and
Afghan personnel lined the route
to a waiting Hercules for Cpl
Ashley Birt, Capt Bryce Duffy and
LCpl Luke Gavin on November 1.
The soldiers were killed by
a rogue Afghan National Army
(ANA) member at Forward
Operating Base Pacemaker after a
routine weekly parade.
Seven other Australian sol-
diers were wounded when the
ANA member opened fire with an
automatic weapon. The wound-
ed soldiers are being returned
to Australia.
An Afghan interpreter was
killed and an ANA soldier and
several other contracted inter-
preters were wounded before
Australian soldiers were able to
respond and shoot the gunman.
The commander of ADF per-
sonnel deployed to the Middle
East, Maj-Gen Angus Campbell,
said the Army had lost three cou-
rageous and brave soldiers who
had served with distinction.
Capt Duffy, Cpl Birt and LCpl
Gavin were held in high regard by
their mates and their command-
ers, Maj-Gen Campbell said.
Their loss has deeply affected
all Australian and coalition per-
sonnel serving in Afghanistan and
the Middle East.
In true Anzac spirit they gave
their all because they believed
they were making a difference for
the people of Afghanistan their
sacrifice will inspire us as we go
about our crucial mission.
Me mbe r s of Combi ne d
Te a m Ur u z g a n ( CT- U) ,
Mentoring Task Force 3 (MTF
3) and their Afghan and coalition
partners paid their final respects at
the emotional ceremony at Tarin
Kot.
Personnel reflected on the three
soldiers, their careers, achieve-
ments and the personal qualities
for which they would be remem-
bered.
After the ceremony, Australian,
Afghan and International Security
Assistance Force personnel lined
the road from the memorial ser-
vice to the RAAF Hercules.
ANA 4 Bde commander Brig-
Gen Zafar Khan said he was sad-
dened by the deaths.
We need the help of the
Australian forces to continue until
we are ready, he said.
I promise that we will defeat
the enemy from Afghanistan
and we appreciate that many
Australians have spent their time
here in Afghanistan and some of
those have given their lives this
we truly appreciate and we will
never forget.
Deputy Commander CT-U Col
Dave Smith said the men had lost
their lives in the service of their
nation and would not be forgotten.
The best way we can honour
their sacrifice is to redouble our
efforts, because that is what they
deserve, Col Smith said.
Additional psychologists have
been deployed to Afghanistan to
assist in critical incident counsel-
ling and support.
NEWS 3
The shooting in Forward Operating
Base Pacemaker that claimed the lives
of three great Australian soldiers and
wounded seven others is a terrible
event.
On behalf of the Army family, I offer
my deepest sympathy to the families,
friends and comrades of those killed or
hurt. My thoughts are with you all and
I will ensure that you are provided with
all the support possible.
I know the circumstances of this
awful incident strike at the heart of
the role we the Army are fulfilling in
Afghanistan.
It attacks the trust between
Australian and Afghan soldiers. But it
must be seen for what it is the actions
of a rogue individual and we must
keep the faith in the job we are doing
to develop the Afghan Army in order
to allow for acceptable security in that
country into the future.
Lt-Gen David Morrison
CAS MESSAGE
Final salute: Soldiers from MTF 3 and CT-U place down the caskets of Cpl Ashley Birt, Capt Bryce Duffy and LCpl Luke Gavin before a memorial
service at Tarin Kot. Photo by AB Jo Dilorenzo
MILITARY engineer Cpl
Ashley Birt was remembered
as a popular soldier who was
highly respected by his peers.
Colleagues describe him as
being a proud and well-liked
soldier who maintained a high
level of fitness and played
hockey at the highest levels.
He was a great mate to
his many colleagues and well
liked. He was a larrikin and
was always smiling.
Due to his natural leader-
ship style, maturity, hard work
ethic and dedication to his spe-
cialist trade, he was quickly
promoted through the ranks.
De p u t y Co mma n d e r
Combat Team Uruzgan (CT-
U) Col Dave Smith said Cpl
Birt was a well-respected mem-
ber of the CT-U headquarters.
He was an outstanding
soldier who was everything we
want in a junior non-commis-
sioned officer, Col Smith said.
Cpl Birt, 22, was born in
Nambour, Queensland, enlisted
in June 2007 and was allocated
to RAE as a geospatial techni-
cian. He was promoted to lance
corporal in February this year
and to corporal in April.
He was nominated for a
Soldiers Medallion for his
eff or t s dur i ng Oper at i on
Queensland Flood Assist in
January-February this year.
Cpl Birt is survived by his
parents, Don and Linda, and
brother, Cpl Dale Birt, who is
also serving in Afghanistan.
A statement from his fam-
ily said his death had been a
tragic shock to his loved ones
and mates in the Gympie com-
munity.
Ashley was a proud soldier
who loved his job.
He was a loving son, devot-
ed brother, wonderful uncle
and loyal friend who will be
dearly missed.
Cpl Ashley Birt 1 TOPO SVY SQN
CAPT Bryce Duffys strength
of character, determination
and diligence are the endur-
ing qualities remembered by
the artillery community.
Peers remember him as an
officer who maintained the high-
est possible personal standards.
His selfless dedication to
duty was demonstrated by the
fact that he had volunteered
for his second tour of duty in
Afghanistan at short notice after
a fellow officer was wounded in
action.
CO MTF 3 Lt-Col Chris
Smith described Capt Duffy as a
reserved bloke with a sharp wit.
He was a talented and dedi-
cated young officer. This was
his second tour of Afghanistan,
having served with the first
Mentoring Task Force, Lt-Col
Smith said.
Capt Duffy, 26, was born
in Sydney and commenced
military training at ADFA in
January 2003 where he com-
pleted a Bachelor of Science
before graduating from RMC
in December 2006.
He served with 1 Fd Regt
bet ween 2007 and 2010
and was a member of 4 Regt
RAA in Townsville before his
deployment to Afghanistan
in September.
Capt Duffy is survived by
his partner, parents and family.
A family statement said he
was passionate about what he
did, truly believed in his cause
and always strived to serve his
country in the best way pos-
sible.
He held long career aspi-
rations in the Army, having
recently completed the SAS
selection course and was look-
ing forward to joining their
ranks in the near future.
We loved Bryce to the
ends of the world and not a
day will go by where he is not
thought of.
Capt Bryce Duffy 4 REGT RAA
ATTITUDE, loyalty and a
devoted husband and father
were the hallmarks of 2RAR
i nfant ryman LCpl Luke
Gavin.
LCpl Gavin was highly
respected by senior officers and
a source of motivation through
his professionalism, mateship
and specialist knowledge to
subordinate soldiers.
CO MTF 3 Lt-Col Chris
Smith said LCpl Gavin was a
fine and courageous soldier
who was dedicated to the task
of mentoring the soldiers of the
Afghan National Army.
Luke was a loving husband
and father who had an infec-
tious laugh and loved a joke.
He leaves behind his wife
Jackie and his three lovely chil-
dren: Joshua, Holly and Olivia.
LCpl Gavin, 27, was born
in Manly, NSW, and enlisted in
the Army in 2004.
On completion of his basic
training and initial employment
training he was posted as an
infantryman to 2RAR in 2005.
He was promoted to lance
corporal in January 2009. He
was a highly qualified soldier,
having completed specialist
training as a combat first aider,
Pashtu linguist and infantry
support weapons operator.
A statement by Mrs Gavin
said it was the most shattering
news anyone could receive
my beautiful husband, best
friend and father of our chil-
dren lost his life.
Luke was an amazing man,
husband, father, soldier, son
and brother. He always did the
best thing for his family.
He l oved hi s coun-
try and truly believed that
what Australia was doing
in Afghanistan was a worthy
cause.
Mrs Gavin said she was
extremely proud of his service.
He died doing what he
loved and what he believed in.
LCpl Luke Gavin 2RAR
Honours and awards:
Australian Defence Medal.
Australian Service Medal with clasp
Solomon Islands II.
Australian Active Service Medal with
clasp International Coalition Against
Terrorism.
Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
NATO Non Article 5 Medal with clasp
International Security Assistance
Force.
Operations:
Operation Anode (Solomon Islands)
July 2010 to September 2010.
Operation Queensland Flood
Assist (Australia) January 2011 to
February 2011.
Operation Slipper (Afghanistan)
May 2011 to October 2011.
SERVICE HISTORY
Honours and awards:
Meritorious Unit Citation 1st
Mentoring Task Force Afghanistan
January 20 to October 30, 2010.
Force.
Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
Terrorism.
Operations:
January 2010 to October 2010.
Operation Yasi Assist (Australia)
February 2011.
September 2011 to October 2011.
SERVICE HISTORY
Honours and awards:
Australian Service Medal with clasp
Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal.
Terrorism.
Force.
Operations:
Operation Astute (East Timor) May
2006 to October 2006.
Operation Astute (East Timor)
October 2007 to March 2008.
Operation Astute (East Timor) May
2009 to February 2010.
Operation SLIPPER (Afghanistan)
June 2011 to October 2011.
SERVICE HISTORY
lost in deadly attack
4 NEWS
SEX Discrimination Commissioner
Elizabeth Brodericks Report of the
Review into the Treatment of Women
at ADFA makes 31 recommendations
to build on reform that began in the
late 1990s.
The review, released on November
3, acknowledged that the experiences of
male and female midshipmen and officer
cadets at the Academy were for the most
part positive but also identified areas of
ADFA culture that could be improved.
The report states that female cadets
overwhelmingly felt that ADFA was a
place where they were treated well.
However, the review also found that
further structural and cultural reform
is necessary if ADFA is to become the
excellent triservice training and academic
institution it aspires to be.
Ms Broderick has led the review
to examine the treatment of women at
ADFA and the wider ADF since April
1 at the request of Defence Minister
Stephen Smith.
Phase 1of the review has dealt spe-
cifically with the treatment of women
at ADFA in the wake of the so-called
Skype Incident.
Ms Broderick said the review did not
investigate the incident but rather under-
took a wide-ranging cultural review with
a specific focus on the impact of that cul-
ture on women.
It examined the adequacy and appro-
priateness of measures to promote gender
equality and to ensure womens safety,
Ms Broderick said.
Mr Smith said Phase 1 found that
there had been positive improvements
in the culture at the Academy since the
mid-1990s.
However, the review also found
widespread, low-level sexual harassment,
inadequate levels of supervision, a cum-
bersome complaints processes and an
equity and diversity environment marked
by sanction rather than positive engage-
ment, Mr Smith said.
He said the report also recommended
improvements to areas including pro-
viding quality staffing at ADFA, the
management of complaints, accommo-
dation for students and mechanisms to
better manage the risk of injury to female
cadets.
I have asked the Secretary of the
Department of Defence and the Chief of
the Defence Force to determine the best
way forward in formally adopting and
implementing the review recommenda-
tions, he said.
Implementing Phase 1 would also be
considered alongside the implementa-
tion of the five reviews into the aspects
of Defence culture commissioned at the
same time as Ms Brodericks review.
These cover:
use of alcohol in the ADF
social media in Defence
personal conduct of ADF personnel
management of incidents and com
plaints
Defence Australian Public Service
womens leadership pathways.
Mr Smith said the issues canvassed in
the reviews were complex and a compre-
hensive response was required.
He said an independent audit would
be conducted after 12 months from the
release of the report in line with the
terms of reference.
The audit will report on the imple-
mentation of the recommendations and
make any further recommendations
necessary to advance the treatment of
women at ADFA.
Mr Smith said the Broderick Review
would assist Defence to further develop
the strategic direction for the Academy.
Importantly, it also enables Defence
to build on its commitment to zero tol-
erance for unacceptable behaviour and
providing a safe and equitable workplace
within ADFA and across Defence.
The Broderick Review is available at: http://www.
humanrights.gov.au/defencereview/ADFA_report/
ADFA_2011.pdf
Series of
reforms
suggested
in review
SUBMISSIONS are being called
for Phase 2 of the Review into
Treatment of Women in the ADF
chaired by Sex Discrimination
Commissioner Elizabeth
Broderick.
Phase 2 will look at the treatment
of women beyond ADFA to the ADF
and the effectiveness of ADF cultural
change strategies and initiatives to
improve leadership pathways and
career development for women.
The first phase, the Report of the
Review into the Treatment of
Women at ADFA, was released on
November 3.
Ms Broderick said it was impor-
tant to note that the review would not
be investigating or formulating con-
clusions in relation to specific allega-
tions or complaints.
This is not our role under the
terms of reference for our review,
Ms Broderick said.
She said the review team appre-
ciated and supported the ADFs
endeavours to recruit and retain the
finest candidates for a first-class
defence force.
We also appreciate the ongoing
constructive efforts by the ADF to
improve gender-equality initiatives
for womens career development in
the ADF, implement strategies to
ensure womens safety and moreover,
to prevent sexual harassment, sexual
abuse and sex discrimination within
the ADF.
In fact, Phase 2 presents an
excellent opportunity for us to iden-
tify the strengths of the organisation
and highlight positive practices which
could be broadened.
Where challenges remain, we
hope to suggest strategies that will
assist the ADF in this regard.
Ms Broderick said the review
team was keen to hear from personnel
of different ranks and roles and there
were several ways to get in touch.
The review will visit various
bases across the country in the com-
ing months to talk to ADF personnel
and consult widely.
Well speak to people individu-
ally, host focus groups and conduct
an anonymous short survey that will
allow the review team to collect
information about attitudes, as well
as demographic data.
Well also conduct qualitative
and quantitative research that will
compare the ADF experience to
those of similar defence forces over-
seas.
Written submissions are also
invited and can be made via
the Australian Human Rights
Commission website from November
5 to December 4.
Personnel can also speak confi-
dentially with a review team member
on the toll-free 1800 656 945 num-
ber.
More detail is included in a notice
on page 28 of this edition of Army.
Ms Broderick said the review
team encouraged all personnel to
make a submission, contact the
review team or join in a focus group.
Phase 2 taking submissions
Review released: With the release of Phase 1 of the Review into Treatment of Women in the ADF, which
focussed on ADFA, submissions are now open for Phase 2, which will look at the broader defence force.
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NEWS 5
By Maj John Liston
ITS BEEN a busy year for
Western Australias 13 Bde.
After successfully deploy-
ing a contingent to Solomon
Islands earlier this year, 13
Bde provided the bulk of the
search support for Operation
Amulet, the ADFs contribu-
tion to the Commonwealth
Heads of Government Meeting
(CHOGM) held in Perth from
October 28-30.
Near l y 230 r es er vi s t s
joined EDD teams from RAAF
Base Amberley and sappers
from 1CER to make up the
360-strong Task Group 664.1
providing operational search
support to the WA Police during
CHOGM.
Task Group Commander
Brig Stephen Cain said the
troops completed months of
comprehensive training and
planning to prepare for the
event, but it wasnt until two
weeks before the meeting that
the separate elements came
together.
A team cant exist unless
it learns to meld, and I was
exceedingly impressed when
people bonded as a group very
quickly, so that by the time the
world leaders arrived, TG 664.1
was capable of doing its tasks,
Brig Cain said.
The task group focused on
venue and hotel searches during
the lead-up to CHOGM, with
reservists conducting low-risk
search (LRS) and 1CER sap-
pers providing high-risk search
(HRS).
Maj Greg Smith, 13 Bde, TG
664.1 said he wanted to ensure
its teams were flexible and
adaptable.
When we analysed the key
tasks we determined that we
needed all search elements in
each combat team so both mir-
WHEN most people
join the Army they
leave their family
behind. Not so for
LCpl Daniel Smith
he takes his dad with
him.
LCpl Smith and
his father, Maj Greg
Smith, joined nearly
230 reservists from
13 Bde to take part in
Operation Amulet.
Not only were both
assigned to the same
operation, Maj Smith
was also LCpl Smiths
boss for the three-
month lead-up training
and two-week conduct
of CHOGM taskings.
Maj Smith com-
manded the low risk search company
from Task Group 664.1 and LCpl Smith
was one of his section commanders.
Its the first time I have been under
my dads direct command but it makes no
difference to me and nor should it either,
LCpl Smith said.
This is because it is not unusual for
him to see his dad in uniform.
My dad has been in the ARes all of
my life, and I suppose it is natural that I
would be interested in serving too.
Not surprisingly, when both Smiths
are not in uniform they work for the same
civilian firm. And, again, Maj Smith is
also LCpl Smiths boss at Boral Bricks.
At home with Daniel Im dad and
with the Army Im Maj Smith, he said.
LCpl Smith doesnt see any difficul-
ties either, although with a name as com-
mon as Smith he thought the father-son
relationship could be kept quiet.
I didnt think too many people
knew, he said, but theyll know now.
Maj John Liston
CHOGM on 13 Bde agenda
On the hunt: Tpr Matt Croft, left, and LCpl James Gilmour, A Sqn 10LHR, inspect a
vehicle during training for CHOGM as (inset) LAC Jeffrey Gavidi and dog Omeka search
buildings at Leeuwin Barracks. Photo by Maj John Liston
rored each other comprising
RAAF dogs, 13 Bde LRS teams
and 1CER HRS teams, Maj
Smith said.
The dogs would commence
the search to cover larger spac-
es and identify if there was a
threat, then the search teams
would follow-up with a more
detailed examination.
We worked very wel l
together and our unique skills
complemented each other, Maj
Smith said.
CHOGM was the first opera-
tional task for the team of LAC
Jeffrey Gavidi and EDD Omeka.
The pair prepared together for
six months and both dog and
handler put their training into
practice.
Despite the presence of
Queen Elizabeth II and 54 world
leaders, Spr Ben Wright, 1CER,
was not daunted by the signifi-
cance of the task.
It doesnt matter whether
the task is big or small, we treat
all searches with the same care
and attention, he said.
Per t h- bas ed r es er vi s t s
brought a different perspective,
relishing the opportunity to con-
duct important and challenging
operational tasks in their own
backyard.
It was good to be part of
something so important, Pte
Patrick Lavers, 11/28RWAR,
said.
We trained and prepared for
specific tasks and it has been
pretty well what I expected, he
said.
Maj Smith is confident his
troops gained valuable experi-
ence from Operation Amulet.
Weve strengthened the
close working relationship we
have with other security agen-
cies. Its been fantastic to put
our training into use and make
a real contribution to our own
community, he said.
Team meeting: Members of Task Group 664.1 gather for
their first briefing at Irwin Barracks in the lead-up to CHOGM.
Photo by Maj John Liston
Father and son join
forces to lend hand
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6 NEWS
THE Army has implemented
measures to avoid a repeat of a
2009 incident in which an Army
cadet suffered an allergic reaction
after eating a hotbox meal during
a training exercise.
AAC staff evacuated the cadet to
hospital after he was exposed to pea-
nut allergens in the Army-provided
meal on September 24, 2009. After
treatment he was returned to the
exercise and released into his par-
ents care.
After investigating the incident,
Comcare began proceedings against
the Army for breaching Section 16 of
the Occupational Health and Safety
Act 1991 by exposing the cadet and
others to the risk of allergic reaction
with hotbox meals containing peanut.
Ar my s Sa f e t y I n c i d e n t
Management staff officer Lt-Col
Peter Davies said Army admitted the
breach and on August 31 this year
Federal Court Justice John Logan
found t he Commonweal t h had
breached its duty of care and imposed
a penalty of $150,000.
In delivering his decision, the
judge recognised the efforts of Army,
and in particular AAC, in implement-
ing a comprehensive system to pre-
vent similar incidents in the future,
Lt-Col Davies said.
Key prevent at ive measures
include:
Improved policies, procedures and
training.
The implementation of a formal
risk assessment, management plan
and medical support plan for all
cadet unit activities. Those mem-
bers with allergic conditions are
required to have an action manage-
ment plan outlining the controls
and interventions required for the
individuals condition.
Revised policies and procedures
for catering, including the prohibi-
tion on foodstuffs in which nuts is
a listed ingredient (but recognising
that foods that may contain traces
of nuts cannot be excluded com-
pletely).
Requirement for all active Army
Cadet staff to hold a current first
aid certificate which includes the
management of anaphylaxis.
An extensive program of internal
and external reviews to ensure the
enhanced system is implemented.
Justice Logan said risk was pre-
sent whenever policies and proce-
dures were first implemented, such
as OH&S policies relating to food
allergens.
It i s not enough t o have
health and safety systems in place.
Employers must ensure front line
managers are implementing the sys-
tems at the workplace level, Justice
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Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwodes
1932 address to the Indian Military
Academy: The safety, honour and
welfare of your country come first,
always and every time. The honour,
welfare and comfort of the men you
command come next. Your own ease,
comfort and safety come last, always
and every time.
Army HQ chief of staff Brig
Andrew Bottrell attended the court
proceedings and said he deeply regret-
ted the incident and the potential
impacts on the cadet and his family.
Justice Logans comments reso-
nated with me, as they would with all
members of Army and particularly
for commanders, he said.
The comprehensive response to
this incident highlights that Army
understands and accepts the duties
and responsibilities for the wellbeing
of its personnel; a duty and responsi-
bility that is appropriately exercised
through the chain of command.
Lessons learnt
in allergy case
Watch what you eat: The Federal Court has found the Army breached its duty
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Pay goes up this month
By Sgt Dave Morley
ARMY members can look forward
to having more money in their pock-
ets for Christmas as a result of a pay
increase announced on October 28.
A 4 per cent increase, in pay
packets on November 24 will be fol-
lowed by a 2.5 per cent increase in
November 2012 and a further 2.5 per
cent in November 2013.
Seventeen salary-related allow-
ances will also increase in line with
the pay rises.
Tier 1 Field Allowance will go
up by $4.78 a day over three years,
whi l e Servi ce Al l owance wi l l
increase by $1080 by 2014.
While there was some opposition
to the new Workplace Remuneration
Arrangement (WRA), CDF Gen
David Hurley said there was a risk in
not proceeding with the pay case.
My concern was that if we
delayed an application or if an ADF
application for deferral was approved
by the DFRT, members would not
have received their first pay increase
in November, he said.
With deferral there was a high
risk that when a new WRA was even-
tually struck, back pay to November
10, 2011, would have been opposed
by the Commonwealth Advocate on
the basis it is not allowable under
current Commonwealth policy.
Gen Hurley said the current insta-
bility in the global economy was also
an influential factor.
The advice I received indicat-
ed that it was unlikely any deferral
would have resulted in a different
WRA given defence budget con-
straints, he said.
CA Lt-Gen Morrison said he fully
supported the CDFs decision to
make a submission to the DFRT as it
was considered in the best interests of
all soldiers.
An insert with the new pay rates
will be included in the November 24
edition of Army.
For more information see the pay and condi-
tions website at
http://intranet.defence.gov.au/pac/
Allowance
Allowance rates $ Total
increase
$
Current Rise 1 Rise 2 Rise 3
Service 11,662 12,128 12,431 12,742 1080
Field
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51.59 53.65 54.99 56.36 4.77
Seagoing
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17,522 18,223 18,679 19,146 1624
Flying 7451 7749 7943 8142 691
SFDA
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35,218 36,627 37,543 38,482 3264
Reserve $12.04 $12.52 $12.83 $13.16 $1.12
Trainee $8,742 $9,091.68 $9,318.97 $9,551.95 $809.95
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8 NEWS
Bands bring
flood relief
FLOOD-affected communities in
Queensland and Victoria were treated
to free concerts and fundraising by the
1 Regt RAA band and the Australian
Army Band Melbourne (AAB-M) last
month.
AAB-M musicians hosted three
concerts in Swan Hill, Robinvale and
Keran, in north western Victoria from
October 7-9.
The concerts included a cheque
presentation to the Red Cross Disaster
Relief Fund for $4500 raised by units
based at RAAF Base Williamtown in
NSW.
AAB-M music director Maj Glenn
Rogers said the band members enjoyed
hosting the concerts, which were sup-
ported by Rotary and the local councils.
It gives us so much pleasure to give
back to communities which have sup-
ported the great work Defence does and
to show our own support to the people
by providing an enjoyable family expe-
rience through music, he said.
The warm reception weve received
from the local communities has been
overwhelming. Its great to see so many
smiling faces and people having fun at
our concerts.
Meanwhile, the 1 Regt band did
an eight-day concert tour of commu-
nities throughout western and central
Queensland, including Roma, Theodore,
Emerald and Bundaberg.
Bandmaster WO1 Steve Mee said the
concerts aimed to build on the strong
bonds forged between soldiers and the
local residents during the floods.
Our tour provided the Army with
a rare opportunity to reconnect with
residents who had suffered greatly as a
result of the floods, he said.
The spirit of these people creat-
ed a wonderful atmosphere and made
delivering a night of free entertainment
enjoyable and rewarding.
Making music: AAB-M singer
Cpl Deb Cotton performs for
the crowd during the Kerang
flood relief concert. Inset,
1 Regt bandmaster WO1 Steve
Mee, left, presents a hand-
made rocking horse to Emerald
family Alan and Rebecca Grant
with four-year-old Samson
and three-week-old Nathan
alongside BSM WO1 John
Franklin. The rocking horse
was made and donated by
Vietnam veteran Java Jones.
By Cpl Melanie Schinkel
AN ARTISTIC Army wife has
unveiled her detailed painting of
5RARs beloved former mascot,
Cpl Quintus Septimus Sabre.
The massive acrylic on canvas
portrait of the Sumatran tiger was
revealed by rising artist Chloe
Blanchard at 5RARs soldiers club.
Mrs Blanchard runs a full-time
personal training business but start-
ed painting in high school. It took
Mrs Blanchard about 120 hours to
paint Cpl Sabres portrait.
I wanted to give the soldiers
something to remind them of Cpl
Sabre. Particularly for those sol-
diers who were deployed when he
died, Mrs Blanchard said.
This painting was derived from
a photograph of Cpl Sabre.
Mrs Blanchards husband,
5RAR rifleman Pte Craig
Blanchard, said he was extremely
proud of his wifes efforts.
When the curtain dropped,
everyone went silent they were
just in awe. All of a sudden, they
erupted with applause. The whole
battalion was there so it was really
loud, Pte Blanchard said.
Its overwhelming what she
has done and the painting was well
received by the boys. I think she
just wanted to do something nice
for the soldiers when they got back
from Afghanistan.
Diagnosed with severe arthri-
tis and kidney failure, Cpl Sabre
was euthanised at the age of 18
at Crocodylus Park in Darwin on
September 17 last year. The battal-
ion is on the prowl for a new tiger
cub to take on the mascot role.
CO Lt-Col Andrew Forbes said
the tiger remained an important
icon to 5RARs soldiers and offic-
ers.
The tiger symbolises the cour-
age, loyalty and fighting spirit that
defines the fiercely proud 5th Bn,
Lt-Col Forbes said.
In light of 5RAR recently
returning from operations as part of
MTF 2, it was an appropriate time
to draw back to our roots and take
stock of the units achievements to
date by unveiling this painting.
Unit spirit captured on canvas
Big cat: Pte Craig Blanchard and his wife, Chloe, are happy with 5RARs reaction to Mrs Blanchards
portrait of the units former mascot, Quintus Septimus Sabre. Photos by Cpl Hamish Paterson
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STORIES of
indigenous men
and women who
served Australia
in wartime are to
be showcased in
a two-year trav-
elling exhibition
around regional
Victoria.
The highly-
acclaimed Shrine
of Remembrance
Indigenous
Australians at
War: from the
Boer War to the
present exhibition
was launched by
Veterans Affairs
Minister Warren
Snowdon in
Mildura recently.
Mr Snowdon
said the exhi-
bition would
increase Australians understanding of
the important role of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people in our war-
time history.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islanders have served in all major wars,
conflicts and peace operations since the
Boer War and a number have received
medals and commendations for acts of
bravery, he said.
This exhibition highlights the cour-
age, tenacity and resourcefulness of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Australians who served in the armed
forces by presenting individual and fam-
ily stories of service and sacrifice.
While indigenous Australians served
in many units during World War II, units
such as the Torres Strait Islander Light
Infantry Battalion and the Northern
Australia Observer Unit specifically
included them in their ranks.
Since the war, Norforce, the Pilbara
Regt and 51FNQR have continued to
rely heavily on the skills of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islanders.
For more information on the exhibition and
indigenous war service, see www.dva.gov.au or
www.shrine.org.au
Indigenous exhibit
to tour Victoria
Well done: Lt Reg Saunders, left, and Lt Tom Derrick
congratulate each on graduating cadet officer training.
HIS Royal Highness the Duke of
Edinburgh, Prince Philip, visited
the Special Air Service Regiment
(SASR) at its home base in Perth
on October 28 to present the cov-
eted sandy berets to the latest
soldiers to pass the rigorous selec-
tion course and be accepted into
the regiment.
Addressing the soldiers and their
family members after the presenta-
tions, Prince Philip congratulated
the beret recipients for surviving the
gruelling course
I am honoured to have this
opportunity to congratulate these
lads, and also their parents, who
must feel so very proud at their
achievement, he said.
I want to express to you my
admiration and respect for your
work.
During his visit, the Duke of
Edinburgh met many current and
former SASR members, toured
the Historical Research Centre
and spent time at the Garden of
Reflection to lay a wreath in honour
of those members of the regiment
who lost their lives in training and
on operations.
His Royal Highness was accom-
panied throughout the visit by
Defence Minister Stephen Smith,
Special Operations Commander
Maj-Gen Gus Gilmore, and several
local and state dignitaries.
Royal salute
Proud day: A SASR trooper salutes His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, after being
presented with his sandy beret. Photo by Cpl Chris Moore
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Soldiers could wear power
Future tech: The Chief of Capability Development Group, Air-Mshl John Harvey, watches a demonstration of flexible
solar cell technology by ANU student Azul Osorio Mayan (inset). Photos by Cpl Zenith King
SLIVER solar cell prototypes
were demonstrated for Chief of
Capability Development Group
Air-Mshl John Harvey and Head
Capability Systems (Special
Projects) AVM Jack Plenty at
Russell Offices in Canberra on
October 24.
The high power-to-weight ratio
prototypes were designed for inte-
gration into a soldiers uniform and
mobile electronics such as a mobile
phone case.
The di r ect or of t he CTD
Program Office at DSTO, Dr Alan
Hinge, said the thin, efficient, and
highly flexible SLIVER solar cells
used in the prototype developments
were provided by the Australian
National University.
The flexible SLIVER modules
were constructed using fully-flex-
ible components, and were 0.3mm
thick, Dr Hinge said.
The electrical connections
were created using flexible, electri-
cally conductive paste, thin, flex-
ible, tinned copper busbars, and the
encapsulation of the modules used
flexible, optically clear materials.
All components were tested for
flexibility and long-term survivabil-
ity.
Dr Hinge said the prototype
modules passed an accelerated
series of environmental survival
tests.
The operational performance
and reliability was tested over a
temperature range between -40C
and 85C, Dr Hinge said.
The modules were flexed more
than 1000 times at 5cm radius of
curvature and the average module
performance degradation was less
than 10 per cent.
The modul es al so passed
additional tests for partial shad-
ing, puncturing, and water and ice
immersion.
Dr Hinge said the SLIVER
modules were produced with good
efficiencies and excellent power-to-
weight ratios ranging in size up to
10 square centimetres.
The small size and elongate
form factor of the SLIVER cells
allowed battery charging voltage to
be reached in a small area by con-
necting the cells in series, he said.
The series banks were con-
nected in parallel to build current.
In addition, multiple interconnects
were created between cells to build
in reliability through circuit redun-
dancy.
This circuit design created a
module that was very robust in par-
tial shading and puncturing condi-
tions, so if the output of one cell
was reduced, it only affected the
output of one series bank; not the
whole module.
The Aus t r al i an Nat i onal
University developed demonstration
prototypes of flexible SLIVER solar
cells under a Capability Technology
Demonstrator project entitled
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12 WORLD
By Cpl Melanie Schinkel
THE best unit shoulder patches
(USP) clearly identify the unit, have
a unique design and are the product
of deep thought and consideration
according to Armys Ceremonial Cell.
When designing a USP, units must
be aware they will be seen by the public
and need to adhere to the criteria out-
lined in the Army Standing Orders for
Dress (ASOD).
Director General Personnel Army
Brig Gavan Reynolds said units should
remember a USP could not contain
words or symbols that were inappropri-
ate or could reflect poorly on Defence.
All USP go through an approval
process to ensure they are not duplicated
or offensive and that they conform to
the guidelines for suitability to represent
the Army in the public domain, Brig
Reynolds said.
Chief of Army is the approving
authority for all forms of Army dress
and accoutrements. Units need to abide
by ASOD and guidance can be sought
from Ceremonial Cell Army.
Army units wishing to submit a
request for USP need to complete the
form in ASOD, which is located in vol-
ume 2, part 6, chapter 4, annex F.
The form must be accompanied with
the proposed patch design and an expla-
nation of its concept and how it relates
to the unit. The units CO and formation
headquarters must sign the form before
it is submitted to Ceremonial Cell
Army for processing.
Triservice units must submit their
applications to RSM Ceremonial ADF,
who will distribute it to each service for
processing. Operational USP applica-
tions must be endorsed by the services
respective mounting headquarters before
they are submitted to HQJOC for final
approval.
Brig Reynolds said triservice or
non-Army groups were required to
ensure their patch designs were appro-
priate for wear by all of the units serv-
ing personnel.
Any design for a triservice patch
must be approved by each service.
ASOD contains sections on triservice
and non-Army group patches units
should read these before designing their
USP, he said.
Uni t s can r esear ch al r eady
approved USP as a guide. The Special
Operations Commands series of USP
are good examples because they are
effective and appropriate.
He said soldiers should not wear
a patch until it had been formally
approved by Army headquarters.
If a unit is found to be wearing non-
approved patches they will be directed
to remove them and submit a formal
request for approval. Units should not
assume their designs will be accepted.
USP are purchased from direct
unit funding, so ordering them with-
out approval may result in a waste of
resources.
Information on the process for submitting USP
for approval is available on the ASOD DRN
intranet site at http://intranet.defence.gov.au/
home/documents/data/ARMYPUBS/ARMYMAN/
ASODV2/ASODP06/04.pdf
Questions relating to Army USP should be
directed to the Ceremonial Cell Army by email
to army.ceremonial@defence.gov.au
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Stitched up: Brothers WO2 Vince Dougherty, left, and Sgt Pete Dougherty proudly display the Force Support
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By Flt-Lt Sean Watson
SWEPT up by the East Timorese passion for
soccer, soldiers serving with the Australian-
led International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in
East Timor have donated a set of much-need-
ed football nets to a small village near Dili.
The nets were presented to the children of
Nikora Forma on October 12 by members of
GYRO 11 the 11th rotation of New Zealand
Defence Force soldiers currently serving in
East Timor.
New Zealand Cpl Martyn Britt-Foy, who led
the ISF patrol tasked with delivering the nets,
said it was rewarding to do something for the
village.
Nikora Forma is a poor village, he said.
They have very little but are incredibly friend-
ly and welcoming.
Their youngsters have great sporting talent
and we are glad to help them in this small way.
Village elder Jose Pereira Oliviera wel-
comed the ISF assistance to his village.
This is a welcome gift, he said. We have
many talented football players here who will
make good use of these nets.
With the help of an army of eager young-
sters, the ISF soldiers had little trouble assem-
bling the nets in record time for the inaugural
game.
With excitement at fever pitch, Jose Pereira
Oliviera took the first kick at goal with New
Zealand Private Sebastian Gibson defending.
Score 0-1 to Nikora Forma.
Next up was six-year-old Emanuel, who,
with practiced calm took aim at the hapless
soldier.
Score 0-2 to Nikora Forma.
When asked if the New Zealanders and
Australians had ever won a football game at his
village, Jose Pereira Oliviera simply shrugged
and smiled.
Maybe one day, he said. But not today.
Sport aid brings smiles
AUSTRALIAN entertainers Jenny Morris,
India-Rose Madderom and Andy Bull braved
the heat of East Timor to perform a series of
concerts as part of the 22nd Tour de Force.
This was India-Rose Madderoms first tour
supporting the troops and she said it wasnt
something she would soon forget.
It has been an amazing experience, she
said.
It is so different from performing back home
the soldiers enthusiasm really made for a great
atmosphere. It was such a privilege to be part of
it all.
The entertainers arrived in East Timor on
October 21 and over four days performed two
concerts for more than 400 ISF personnel.
Entertainers
tour Timor
On tour: Australian entertainer India-Rose
Madderom sings for ISF troops during her
visit to East Timor. Photo by Cpl Janine Fabre
Happy to help: A smiling East Timorese
boy helps ISF soldiers Cpl John Grech,
left, and New Zealand Cpl Martyn Britt-Foy
set up new football nets at the village of
Nikora Forma near Dili. Inset, Cpl Grech
takes on the local kids in a soccer match.
Photos by Cpl Janine Fabre
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Middle East headquarters, a new
state-of-the-art medical storage
facility is buzzing with activity.
Pharmacist Flt-Lt Perlon
Leung is overseeing the space
taking shape, as medical stores
are ordered, stocked and redis-
tributed across the MEAO.
The pharmacist has been a
permanent fixture in the MEAO
for 10 months and the ADF has
quickly realised the capability
pharmacists bring to the fight; in
military speak they are a force
enabler.
Flt-Lt Leung, the second phar-
macist to deploy into theatre, said
having the new facility and sub-
ject matter expert provided a first
port of call for medical demands
and health logistics to support the
forward medical teams.
It is definitely a game chang-
er because there are different
health logistics implications in
supporting a mentoring force ver-
sus humanitarian aid, so the setup
is quite different. What remains
the same is the dedication to our
patients, Flt-Lt Leung said.
Although pharmacists have
deployed to ADF humanitarian
aid missions such as Operation
Pakistan Assist II, this is their
first foray into a warlike opera-
tion.
We realised there needed to
be a subject matter expert to be
the interpreter between the sup-
Meds on demand
ply chain and the medical teams,
because we wanted to let them
focus on performing their clinical
role to support the mission.
The regularity of having a
pharmacist here will also provide
training to deployed members in
sustaining the medical effort.
Deployed within the Force
Support Unit, Flt-Lt Leung ser-
vices all ADF medical facilities
throughout the MEAO, commu-
nicating at least weekly with the
in-theatre medical teams.
We are able to give them
stores more rapidly than before,
leading to better demand satisfac-
tion and guiding the needs of the
medical teams and their patients
with less frustration.
Its rare for a pharmacist to
deploy.
Im very lucky to be here
with the Force Support Unit team
and I use them a lot in terms of
getting my stores into country and
on to the medical teams.
By Capt Lacey Western
PERSONNEL deployed to the Middle East have
not let distance stop them from participating in the
Australian Cancer Councils annual Relay for Life.
This years Relay for Life was held in gymnasi-
ums across the MEAO, with participants raising more
than $3500 in donations for the Cancer Council.
Event organiser Lt Elly Poyntz, FSU 5, said the
level of support and participation reflected how many
people felt personally affected by cancer.
The response was overwhelming; volunteers and
participants willingly gave up their time, money and
sweat, she said.
Al Minhad Air Base participants and supporters
were treated to a fashions on the treadmill parade
and a strong man/woman competition. The party
atmosphere was fuelled by sports drinks, home-made
biscuits and an impromptu live band and DJ that
played throughout the 16-hour relay.
Each year the Cancer Council Relay for Life rais-
es about $14m to fund cancer research and to offer
those affected by cancer a chance to celebrate survi-
vors, remember loved ones and fight the disease.
Donations can be made through the Relay for Life website at
www.relayforlife.org.au
Troops run to
battle cancer
Team effort: AMAB personnel support Relay for Life
runners at the base gym. Photo by PO Damian Pawlenko
Ready to ship: MEAO pharmacist Flt-Lt Perlon Leung prepares medical stores to send from Al
Minhad Airbase into Afghanistan. Photo by LS Paul Berry
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Engagement opens doors
OUT in the real Afghanistan,
away from any Hesco barri-
ers and the safety of hardened
accommodat i on, a Femal e
Engagement Team (FET) met
with Afghan women who had
never seen female soldiers.
The FET comprised two sol-
diers, Sgt Sam Lund and Cpl Katie
Lockwood, a medic, Sgt Bernadette
Serong, a Navy photographer, AB Jo
Dilorenzo, and an interpreter.
The team set off with an infan-
try section and engineers to meet
with local women in Zardagay,
in Uruzgan provinces Karrmisan
Valley.
The reason for this FET mission
was to get out in the community,
which we have not been in before,
to engage with the local women and
promote the new Afghan National
Police checkpoint that will assist
with security, Sgt Lund said.
It was also a chance to talk with
the women about health, education
and other topics that may come up
in conversation.
The team was accompanied by
engineers to search the compound,
and infantry soldiers for security.
Once t he compound was
declared safe, the FET came in and
spoke to the Afghan women who
were set aside with the children.
We woul d ask t he seni or
woman of the compound via the
interpreter if it would be okay to
chat to the women, Cpl Lockwood
said.
Most of the women were keen
to have a chat, though they were
a little taken back at first to see
women as soldiers.
The topics spoken about ranged
from health and hygiene, food and
water, to education and income and
any topics of concern.
One lady asked me how I can
be over here while my daughter is
at home. It made me stop and think
of home, how much I miss my little
girl Mia, Sgt Serong said.
But honestly I answered I am
here to help people, whether they be
Defence or Afghan nationals, in a
medical capacity. Now out on FET
mission I can help.
The composition of the FET
helped the missions success, with
the participants varying from mar-
ried, divorced, single and a mother.
This range of life experience
meant the female soldiers could
relate to the local women.
Embedded photographer AB
Dilorenzo said the mission was a
chance to capture a different way
of life.
The women were shy they
were worried about getting their
photo taken, she said.
They have a fear that the insur-
gents would see them talking to
ISAF forces, unsure of what may
happen, but they were still keen
to see their children on the small
screen on my digital camera.
The FET mission was an effec-
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gathered will be reported to the
appropriate organisations to assist
the area where possible and help
change the community for the better.
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about having her photo taken but wants to see her childs picture.
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By LS Paul Berry
THE Force Communications Unit
(FCU) is setting new standards for
ADF deployed operations.
The unit provides communica-
tion and information systems to all
Australian task groups under the ADFs
Middle East Headquarters, JTF 633.
This means supporting the con-
duct of operations within JTF 633
HQ, the Mentoring Task Force and
Combined Team Uruzgan (CT-U) in
Tarin Kot, ADF detachments in Kabul
and Kandahar, the Combined Air
Operations Centre, maritime operations
and, until recently,
the Secdet in Iraq.
CO FCU Lt-Col
Dan Bennett said the
range and distribu-
tion of the different
missions supported
by the unit present-
ed challenges to his
team.
Its the biggest
deployed network the
ADF has ever fielded
and the most com-
plex, Lt-Col Bennett
said.
As we now link
into the coalition net-
works the complexity increases, so its
quite a small unit to do a pretty big job,
in my opinion.
The majority of the 119-strong FCU
is drawn from 3CSR in Townsville,
with about one-third of personnel from
the Navy and Air Force.
Lt-Col Bennett said the triservice
nature of FCU was definitely a positive.
The personalities involved have
been very professional across all three
services and weve been able to learn
from all the different experiences, prac-
tices, procedures and culture, which has
been a real bonus, Lt-Col Bennett said.
FCU Tarin Kot platoon commander
Lt Lindsay Taylor said the task of sup-
porting MTF and CT-U operations and
integrating with coalition networks had
been challenging.
The scale of the networks here
is phenomenal. Technically, its a bit
more challenging coming to terms with
new and unfamiliar networks, but the
guys are all really smart and theyve
been able to overcome any problems,
Lt Taylor said.
Weve got troops out at each of
the patrol bases and customers far
and wide here on base with different
requirements as well.
We also look after all the strategic
services, amenities, internet and things
like that.
To be put in charge and responsi-
ble for all that is an awesome opportu-
nity and Im just so
grateful for having
the chance to do it.
Sig Mark Scott
sai d worki ng at
one of the remote
Ur uzgan pat r ol
bases al ongsi de
MTF 3 and Afghan
Nat i onal Ar my
(ANA) soldiers had
been a highlight of
his trip.
Out at a patrol
base we are often
the only commu-
nications person at
that node, so if the
ANA have any issues, we help them
take care of it, Sig Scott said.
They have a totally different cul-
ture and they are very willing to learn,
you just have to know how to teach
them.
The biggest thing over here is you
wake up and you know youre actually
doing something you are making a
difference.
Lt-Col Bennett said it was testament
to the efforts and attitudes of his units
soldiers that they have adapted and suc-
ceeded with their mission.
The guys have put in such an effort
to achieve the mission that weve been
set and we really have been able to
provide a consistent level of communi-
cations to support the conduct of opera-
tions, Lt-Col Bennett said.
Keeping
up comms
a big job
Its the biggest
deployed network
the ADF has every
fielded and the
most complex.
Lt-Col Dan Bennett,
CO FCU
On the net: Sig Mark Scott is part of the Force Communications Unit and helps maintain communications
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20 CENTREPIECE Army November 10, 2011 21
Lt-Gen Donald Dunstan, a legend of Australian military leadership, was farewelled
at a state funeral in Adelaide, Cpl Melanie Schinkel reports.
PROUD TO
HAVE KNOWN
A SOLDIERS
SOLDIER: CA
SIR Donald Dunstan
served in the Army for
40 years and gave his
life to this nation.
Following a well-
earned retirement, Sir
Donald accepted the
rigours of high public
office as the Governor
of South Australia. This
placed demands on him
and his beloved wife
Beryl, which they met
with grace and aplomb.
History dealt Donald Dunstan a tough hand. He
was a child of the Depression and a youth of the
war. By the age of 21, Donald Dunstan was serv-
ing in New Guinea in the epic campaign that saved
Australia. The men who saved Australia by 1945
returned to build the prosperous modern Australia
which we are privileged to enjoy today.
For the professional soldiers of Sir Dunstans
era, this was only the beginning. He served with
the occupation forces in Japan and was part of
the highly skilled cadre that formed the embryonic
Australian Regular Army in 1947. He was to serve
in two more wars.
The contrast between the accolades received
by the AIF in the wake of the New Guinea cam-
paign and the reception of those who returned
from Vietnam could not have been greater. Only
the highest standards of dedication to duty and
concern for the men they led sustained them. Sir
Dunstan was a first among equals of this gifted
cohort of quiet professionals.
He commanded at all levels. This rightly earned
him the accolade as a soldiers soldier. The hard
hand of war never eroded his decency or humanity.
He was a revered leader whose men always knew
he was looking out for them.
The pinnacle of his career came during his
tenure as Chief of the General Staff. Sir Donalds
finest contribution was made during this critical
period.
His reorganisation of the Australian Army in
1980 was of fundamental and enduring impor-
tance. Sir Donald designed the model that allo-
cated specialised roles to the brigades to resolve
the dilemma of higher readiness without sacrificing
the core war fighting ability of the Army. The core
elements of that model have survived until this day.
Indeed it is no exaggeration to suggest that
rapid response of the Australian Army to the East
Timor crisis of 1999 was the final bequest of the
Dunstan years in Army. The rapid deployment
model had stood the test of time and preserved a
mobile deployable force capable of a response to a
regional crisis. Sir Donalds work laid that founda-
tion at a time when softer options were available.
I am proud to have known Sir Donald and be
one of many recipients of the legacy he has left
the Australian Army.
A DISTINGUISHED officer and leader
who served 42 years in the Army and
became South Australias longest-serving
governor was farewelled at a state funeral
in St Peters Cathedral, north Adelaide, on
October 25.
More than 500 mourners including fam-
ily, friends and dignitaries attended the ser-
vice to pay their respects to Lt-Gen Donald
Beaumont Dunstan (retd), 88, a remarkable
man who died peacefully on October 15.
Lt-Gen Dunstan served as the Chief of
General Staff from 1977 to 1982 and then
as Governor of South Australia from 1982
to 1991.
During his accomplished career, Lt-Gen
Dunstan was awarded a number of distinc-
tions including a Companion of the Order of
Australia, Knight Commander of the Order
of the British Empire and Companion of the
Order of the Bath.
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill,
Maj-Gen Peter Phillips (retd) and Brig
Peter Badman (retd) paid tribute to Lt-Gen
Dunstan in their eulogies. They described
him as a leader of uncommon gifts who
commanded with few words, a winning
smile and endeared himself to the troops.
Sir Donald served our state with distinc-
tion as governor. Unlike his predecessors, he
was born and bred in South Australia, Mr
Weatherill said.
He was held in the highest regard for
his astute military mind and Im told he
quickly won the confidence and respect of
John Bannons Labor government with his
warmth and no-nonsense approach.
Although Sir Donald spent most of his
working life beyond our borders, he saw
himself as at last returning home when
he took on the role as Governor of South
Australia and he never left, retiring to his
home at West Lakes.
Maj-Gen Phillips said Lt-Gen Dunstan
and his wife Beryl were always approach-
able and gave their time to diggers and their
families.
We were sorry to see Sir Donald leave
the Army in 1982, but he remained a father
figure and was much loved and respected
by those who knew him, Maj-Gen Phillips
said.
Brig Badman said serving as Lt-Gen
Dunstans military assistant during the
Vietnam War was the highlight of his mili-
tary career.
Sir Donald walked tall through the
world. He had a genuine liking for people
and they responded from all walks of life
consequently, he had many friends, Brig
Badman said.
He was a kind and generous man, par-
ticularly towards the young and inexperi-
enced. He was usually prepared to give a
second chance to a struggling cadet, recruit
or junior officer so long as they were gen-
uinely trying.
He had a great talent for getting the
best out of people. His technique was sim-
ple and classic identify the aim, pick an
officer with initiative and let him run with
it, support and praise his efforts and, above
all, make sure he got the credit for a good
outcome. His innate generosity and sense
of fairness made sure that the kudos always
went to the right man.
About 100 7RAR personnel assisted as
escorts, firing party and ushers for the ser-
vice. A 12-man firing party fired three vol-
leys to honour Lt-Gen Dunstans extraordi-
nary life.
Lt-Gen Dunstan was cremated in Heysen
Chapel at the Centennial Park Crematorium.
He is survived by his wife Beryl, sons Jim
and Richard, grandchildren James, Katie,
Andrew, Benjamin, Jonathan and Phoebe,
and his great-granddaughter Abbey Rose.
MAJ-GEN Peter Phillips eulogy illustrat-
ed Lt-Gen Dunstans career and outstand-
ing achievements in great detail. Below is
an excerpt from his address:
Donald Dunstan entered the Royal
Military College in 1940 as a 16-year-old
from South Australia. By mid-1942, he was
a 19-year-old lieutenant and sent to join
the 27th Inf Bn, South Australian Scottish
Regt. He served with them in the southwest
Pacific for the duration of World War II.
Donald also saw action in New Guinea,
Bougainville and New Britain, and was
mentioned in dispatches for patrol action in
Bougainville.
At wars end, he served in the British
Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan
as adjutant of the 66th Inf Bn one of the
three battalions to be the genesis of the
Royal Australian Regiment. After his mar-
riage to Beryl, he held appointments at
Keswick Barracks but eventually saw action
again in Korea as 2IC of 1RAR.
It was clear at this time that he was
destined for higher ranks as he was
selected to serve as the military assistant
for the Commander in Chief of British
Commonwealth Forces in Korea. In 1954,
he was made a Member of the Order of the
British Empire presented to him by the
Queen during her first visit to Australia.
He served twice at the Royal Military
College Duntroon and was also a mem-
ber of Directive of Staff at Staff College
in Queenscliff, Victoria, and the British
Army Staff College in Camden, United
Kingdom. In 1964, he returned to 1RAR
as its Commanding Officer, and then com-
manded the Armys recruit training centre
near Wagga.
Early in 1968, he assumed the position
of Deputy Commander of the Australian
Task Force in South Vietnam. He was only
in country for a few days when he was
embroiled in the Tet Offensive. With the
bulk of the task force up country, it was
left to him to deal with the insurrection in
Quang Tri Province with few resources.
A few months later, Donald took over
as Commander of the First Australian Task
Force during the battle at Fire Support Base
Coral. It was to be the largest action fought
by Australian forces since WWII. His cam-
paigning skill impressed us greatly as he
repositioned 3RAR to establish the second
fire support base at Balmoral, which greatly
disrupted the North Vietnamese Armys
drive on Saigon. For this service, Donald
was made a Commander of the Order of the
British Empire.
After attending the Imperial Defence
College in London and a short stint as
Australias Brigade Commander, Donald
returned to Vietnam as Commander of all
Australian Forces. Again, he was honoured
and made Commander of the Order of Bath
for successfully planning and executing
the withdrawal of Australian forces from
Vietnam.
Donald was then appointed to Armys
Chief of Materiel in Canberra. It was at this
time he worked with Dr Tom Miller on a
report that completely transformed Armys
reserve forces. In 1974, he was appointed as
General Officer Commanding Field Force
Command and made the most of the diffi-
cult post-Vietnam War period.
In 1977, Army announced Donald as the
31st Chief of General Staff, post Federation,
and his term was extended twice, serving
five years. We were sorry to see him leave
the Army in 1982, but delighted when he
took up the appointment as governor of his
own state. Soon after, he was made a Knight
of the Order of the British Empire and a
Companion of the Order of Australia.
Commanding roles in World War II, Korea
and Vietnam Lt-Gen Dunstans biography
Historical photos provided by AWM
AWARDS AND
COMMENDATIONS
Decorations
1991 Companion of the Order of
Australia
1979 Knight Commander of the
British Empire
1972 Companion of the Order of
the Bath
1969 Commander of the Order of
the British Empire
1954 Member of the Order of the
British Empire
1947 Mentioned in dispatches
Medals
1939/45 Star
Pacific Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
Australian Service Medal
1939/45
Australian Active Service Medal
1945/75 with Clasp Vietnam
United Nations Service Medal
(Korea)
Vietnam Medal
General Service Medal with
Clasp Malaya
Defence Force Service Medal
with Federation Star
Queens Silver Jubilee Medal
National Medal with 1st and 2nd
Clasp
Australian Service Medal
1945/75 with Clasp PNG, Japan,
Korea
Vietnamese Campaign Medal
Infantry Combat Badge
Returned from Active
Service Badge
Lt-Gen Sir Donald Beaumont Dunstan
Honour guard: Troops from 7RAR fire volleys at the
funeral in north Adelaide. Photo by LAC Nicci Freeman
Solemn moment: DCA Maj-Gen Jeffrey Sengelman
sits with Lady Beryl Dunstan at the service.
Photo by LAC Nicci Freeman
Farewelled: The coffin of former South
Australian Governor and former Chief of General
Staff, Lt-Gen Donald Dunstan, is carried from St
Peters Cathedral, north Adelaide.
Photo by LAC Nicci Freeman
Hand over: The outgoing 1st
Australian Task Force Deputy
Commander, then-Col Donald
Dunstan, left, welcomes his
replacement, Col K. McKenzie
at Nui Dat in South Vietnam.
AWM BUL/69/0054
22 COMMENDATIONS Army November 10, 2011
For exemplary service
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been recognised with soldiers medallions for their dedication to duty
and service this year.
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Spr John Dowling, 2CER
LCpl Adam Hutchinson, 2CER
Cpl Judy Heenan, 2CER
Spr Duncan Stamp, 2CER
Pte Lee-Arna Ashlin, 2FSB
Cpl Sonia Nicholls, 2HSB
Cpl Lauren Fraser, 2HSB
Pte Steven Moyle, 2RAR
Pte Leonie Cousins, 2RAR
Pte Danial Payne, 2RAR
Gnr Alexander Gatt, 2/10 Fd Regt
Bdr Richard Ronc, 2/10 Fd Regt
Cpl Jordan Watt, 2/14LHR(QMI)
Cpl Sallyanne OHalloran, 2/14LHR(QMI)
Pte Liana Poole, 2/14LHR(QMI)
Cfn James OSullivan, 2/14LHR(QMI)
Cpl Luke Kearney, 2/17RNSWR
LCpl Christopher Xuereb, 2/17RNSWR
Bdr Leighton Kavanaugh, 20 STA Regt
Gnr Braydon Webb, 20 STA Regt
LCpl Andrew Holt, 21 Const Regt
Cpl Donna Westie, 22 Const Regt
LCpl Timothy Dain, 23 Fd Regt
Gnr David Gandy, 23 Fd Regt
Cpl Gary King, 25/49RQR
Pte Kyle McLucas, 25/49RQR
LCpl Daniel McEvoy, 3CER
Spr Colby MacDonald, 3CER
Cpl Shane Pudney, 3CER
Spr David Large, 3CER
Spr Christopher McNally, 3CER
LCpl Gregory Spinks, 3CER
Cpl Robert Dunlop, 3CSSB
Pte Marika Sanson, 3CSSB
Cpl Christel Dallozzo, 3CSSB
Cpl Brian Strow, 3CSSB
Cpl Luke Irving, 3CSSB
Cpl Karla Matters, 3CSSB
Cpl Scott Taylor, 3 Fd Sqn
Cpl Darryl Davy, 3HSB
Cpl Alan Martens, 3RAR
LCpl Phillip Fisher, 3RAR
Cpl Matthew Steed, 3RAR
Cpl Matthew Della, 3RAR
LCpl Dylan Purcell, 3RAR
Pte Raymond Friedrich, 3RAR
Tpr Douglas Cocking, 3/9LH SAMR
Pte David Stirling, 31/42RQR
LCpl David Rothwell, 31/42RQR
Pte Barry Sermon, 4CSSB
LCpl Lopez-Rivas Patrick, 4CSSB
Pte Bradley Taylor, 4 Regt RAA
LBdr Christopher Haire, 4 Regt RAA
Gnr Lucas Moloney, 4 Regt RAA
Tpr Bradley Lanyon, 4/19PWLHR
Pte Patrick Carmody, 4/3RNSWR
LCpl David Do, 4/3RNSWR
Pte Raymond Johns, 4/3RNSWR
Cpl Dean Graham, 41RNSWR
Bdr Timothy Knappstein, 48 Fd Bty
Sig Peter Sandford, 5 Avn Regt
Pte Katie MacDonald, 5 Avn Regt
Pte Guy Singleton, 5 Avn Regt
Cpl Karen Bates, 5CER
Pte Catherine Salmon, 5CSSB
Pte Bronson Scott, 5RAR
Pte Craig Sager, 5RAR
Pte Brady Morrissey, 5RAR
LCpl E. Moyle, 5/6RVR
LCpl Alexander OKeeffe, 5/6RVR
LCpl Nicholas Stebbins, 5/6RVR
Cpl Scott Watkins, 51FNQR
Cpl Dean Walsh, 6 Avn Regt
Sig Timothy Segner, 6 Avn Regt
LCpl Stephen Berg, 6ESR
Cfn Kristopher Barber, 6ESR
Spr Douglas Mansell, 6ESR
LCpl Stephen Victor, 6RAR
Sig David Tonissoo, 7CSR
Cpl Erin Lehane, 7CSR
Cpl Stephen Shores, 7CSSB
Cpl Ben Newman, 7CSSB
Pte Nicolas Smith, 7CSSB
LCpl Alicia Evans, 7CSSB
LBdr Ricky Mallett, 7 Fd Bty
Pte(P) James Gummow, 7RAR
Pte(P) Eric Craft II, 7RAR
LCpl Dylan Stalba-Smith, 7RAR
Pte(P) Jeremy Dowling, 7RAR
Cpl Francis Downes, 7 Sig Regt
Cpl Kristan Dennison, 7 Sig Regt
Cfn Danielle Jury, 7 Fld
Cpl Robert Marshall, 8CSSB
Pte Melissa Davis, 8CSSB
Cpl Melissa Perrin, 8 Sig Regt
Pte Hunter Austine, 8 Sig Regt
Gnr Andre Sivier, 8/12 Mdm Regt
Bdr Scott Fitzgibbins, 8/12 Regt RAA
Bdr Adrian Broadhead, 8/12 Regt RAA
LBdr Dan Gilera, 8/12 Regt RAA
Cpl Melanie Rylance, 8/12 Regt RAA
Pte Luke Winter, 8/7RVR
Pte Sophie Graham, 8/7RVR
LCpl Christopher Tucci, 8/7RVR
LCpl Nathanial Taylor, 8/9RAR
Pte David Dau, 8/9RAR
Cpl Elliot Burbridge, 8/9RAR
Cpl Michelle Phillips, 8/9RAR
Pte Peter Fitzgerald, 8/9RAR
Pte Robin Percival, 8/9RAR
Pte Joel Micallef, 8/9RAR
Cpl Adam Pullen, 9CSSB
Pte Melissa Wraight, 9FSB
Pte Joshua Quirke, 9FSB
Cpl Steven Lawson, 9FSB
Cpl Joseph Goltz, 9FSB
LCpl Joshua Bailey, 9RQR
Pte Ryan Dongalen, 9RQR
Cfn Alan Smith, 9RQR
LCpl Brett Harrex, 10LH
Tpr Jonathan Anderssen, AAVNTC
Cpl Samual Duncan, ALTC
Cpl Gillian Bryant, ALTC
Pte Christopher Lee, ALTC
Cpl Benjamin Knight, ARTC
Cpl Bryan Carr, ARTC
Cpl Michael Perry, AUR
LCpl Amy Kay, 3/4 Cav Regt
LCpl Matthew Pippin, 3/4 Cav Regt
Cpl Dan Tyne, DFSS
Cpl Joshua Norris, DFSS
Cpl Mark Archibald, DFSS
Cpl Brent Goreham, HQ 11 Bde
Pte Steven Winters, HQ 13 Bde
Cpl Rebecca Harvey, HQ 3 Bde
Pte Christopher Evans, HQ 8 Bde
Spr G. Maiden, HQ 8 Bde
Cpl Andrew Hudson, HQ CATC
Pte Desmond Lightning, Norforce
Cpl Michael Barnes, Pilbara Regt
Cpl Klinton Flood, Pilbara Regt
Pte Andrew Jolly, Pilbara Regt
LCpl Robin Downes, Pilbara Regt
LCpl Mark McMaster, Pilbara Regt
Cpl Brett Summers, PTS
Cpl William Simpson, QUR
LCpl Mauricio Gonzalez, SME
Cpl Ethan Hanson, School of Armour
Pte Rebecca Conolly, School of Arty
Cpl Robert Matheson, School of Inf
Cpl Jacinta Stellema, UNSWR
LCpl Heyden Westbrook, WAUR
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LETTERS 23 Army November 10, 2011
I WAS disappointed not to see a story in
Army about the bill that was presented,
but not supported, several months ago to
Government in relation to indexation of
military pensions.
This is an area that affects all military per-
sonnel and I do not believe we have been kept
informed of Defences submissions.
Parliamentarians pensions are indexed based
on the salaries of backbench members and since
1990 have increased by 138.3 per cent. Age pen-
sions are indexed on whichever is greatest of the
consumer price index, the pensioner and ben-
eficiary living costs index or male total average
weekly earnings and since 1990 have increased
by 130.5 per cent. Military pensions, however,
are indexed solely on movements in the con-
sumer price index and since 1990 have increased
by only 70 per cent.
In real terms the military pension is losing
its value. I note Defence provided a submission
on the subject and did not support the proposed
amendments to the Military Pensions Act.
The reason behind not supporting the amend-
ment is unknown, as Defence has not provided
any information to ADF members. Failure to keep
military personnel informed about such important
aspects and Defences response (whether it be in
support or not) I believe is not in line with what
we as a Defence Force are about.
Army is a forum where Defence has the
opportunity to keep all ADF members informed
and I would welcome a response to explain why
it doesnt support a fairer system of indexation.
Col Lyndon Anderson
Director Capability Needs Analysis
Capability and Plans Branch
Information
lacking on
indexation
IM WRITING in regards to
SCMAs policy on classifying
members who are serving under
restricted service.
I commenced my current three-
year tenure in January this year and
I had no expectations of having to
cut my tenure short, as promotion
(at that stage) was unlikely due to
a lack of vacancies at the next rank
level.
During my career interview
in July this year, I was told pro-
motion was unlikely in 2012 and
that I should expect to complete
my three-year tenure in my current
location. The interview occurred
after the publication of the RSM
appointment list for 2012, which
had been filled at that stage.
Based on that information, my
partner (although we are not for-
mally recognised by Defence as
being in an interdependent rela-
tionship) decided to move to my
posting locality and was fortunate
enough to secure a position within
her company at my new locality
despite the disruption caused to her
own career and a significant finan-
cial burden for her employer.
Shortly after my career inter-
view I was informed that I had been
selected for promotion to WO1.
Unfortunately, due to my part-
ners move to my posting locality
and her significant effort in getting
her career relocated on my behalf, I
had to decline the appointment.
I have now been informed by
SCMA that I am unlikely to be con-
sidered at PAC next year and Im
likely to be assessed as Band 3
(offering restricted service) in the
future.
I feel that this course of action is
unfair to members who have been
asked to move after only serving
several months into a tenure, when
they may have families, relation-
ships or spouse employment to con-
sider.
This is the first time Ive had to
put my own needs before the ser-
vice and I feel its unfair to be con-
sidered as offering restricted service
based on short-term personal cir-
cumstances, which are the direct
result of decisions made by SCMA.
I have, and will continue to,
provide unrestricted service to the
ARA and fail to understand why
it is me who is being penalised for
what amounts to poor career plan-
ning on the part of SCMA.
WO2 John Zampa-Howe
RMC Duntroon
Lt-Col Rolf Audrins, Promotions and
Selections, SCMA, responds:
THE balance of service and per-
sonal need is always a challenge
in the career management envi-
ronment and is acutely felt in the
Big hit to
my career
commands.
The offer of promotion to WO1
is an honour and the pinnacle for
enlisted members but is also highly
competitive in the current environ-
ment.
Selection is to be congratulated
although timing is also important,
giving due recognition of the indi-
vidual circumstances.
The posting cycle can be tumul-
tuous and this is apparent in the
timeline that WO2 Zampa-Howe
describes, which has led to him
making a difficult decision.
SCMA is not in the business
of punishing considered decisions
and would reaffirm that this is not
considered restricted service and he
will compete for promotion with the
next wave of aspirants.
SCMA continually reviews
its processes and has sought CAs
approval to review the entire career
management cycle (CMC), which
will seek to improve support to
Army.
This review will ensure that all
are treated equitably and are pro-
vided every opportunity to compete
for promotion within a specified
window as well as potentially adjust
the timing of key events at SCMA,
allowing for more detailed planning,
more informed engagement and
timely postings.
The detail of the review of the
CMC will be advertised through the
chain of command and other media
and, as always, SCMA invites all
members to regularly visit the
website to keep abreast of issues.
Passed over: WO2 John Zampa-Howe will be considered for
promotion in the next cycle despite previous advice that he would
likely be deemed to be offering restricted service.
24 TRAINING Army November 10, 2011
By Sgt Andrew Hetherington
MEDI CAL pe r s onne l f r om
6 Health Spt Coy, based at Oakleigh
Barracks, were literally thrown
in the deep end during a training
exercise at HMAS Cerberus during
October 15-16.
Medics, environmental health per-
sonnel, nurses and doctors formed a
group of 27 who were put through
their paces in Exercise Vyner Brooke,
run by staff at the HMAS Cerberus
Navy Medical Training School and
boatswains department.
6 Health Spt Coy advanced medi-
cal technician Sgt Leigh Wright said
the purpose of the exercise was to
familiarise unit personnel with Navys
environment and culture.
Army doctors and nurses now
deploy on joint operations such as
Pacific Partnership and in the future
there will be the increased likelihood
of Army medical personnel working
aboard the new landing helicopter
dock ships, so it was a great opportu-
nity to work with Navy, Sgt Wright
said.
The exercise began with a Navy
swim test, which was a daunting pros-
pect for some.
Some of us found it a bit chal-
lenging as theres a bit more to it than
the Army swim test, he said.
We had to jump off a 3m platform
into the water in cams without boots,
and then complete a 10m underwater
swim, followed by a 50m swim and 15
minutes of treading water.
We had to pass this phase of the
training to continue with other water
training activities during the exercise.
After being shown how to don ther-
mal protective suits and life jackets
within six minutes of being given an
abandon ship order, personnel were
taught survival-at-sea drills which
included being submersed in water and
huddling with others to keep warm in
near-freezing ocean conditions.
After practising this for about an
hour, we then were taught how to enter
a life raft and were towed 200m into
Western Port Bay, Sgt Wright said.
For about two hours we were left
to our own devices to paddle back to
shore.
During this phase we took turns
practising towing an injured colleague
through the water on our backs, using
our feet hooked under their arm pits.
For participants, the sea-going sce-
nario was an enlightening experience.
Our thermal suits seemed to con-
tain more water than the raft and, sur-
prisingly, after the initial shock of feel-
ing cold, we found it didnt take long
to get warm, he said.
On the final day participants were
briefed on Navy capabilities and the
daily routines of medical personnel on
a ship.
For Sgt Wright, the standout aspect
of the exercise was not the training but
how everyone from his unit worked
together.
The highlight for me was see-
ing everyone bond as a cohesive team
in an unfamiliar environment, Sgt
Wright said.
Some of us found certain aspects
of the Navy swim test stressful,
but overcame our fears and pushed
through for the betterment of the team,
while at the same time being able to
still have a giggle.
One of the exercise participants
was one of 6 Health Spt Coys medical
officers, Capt Stuart Perry.
At the time of the exercise he had
only been a member of the ARes for
eight weeks.
His civilian job is as a rural general
practitioner anaesthetist.
This was my first training exercise
with the unit and for me the in-water
activities and how to survive in the
water were the standout aspects of the
training, Capt Perry said.
After the naval capability briefs I
now have a greater appreciation of the
roles of Navy medics aboard ships.
What they do is difficult, intense
and to perform their role aboard a ship
is a testament to their courage and
training. Its fantastic.
DOC FINDS CALLING IN DISASTER RELIEF
BEFORE enlisting in the Army
Reserve to help others outside his
civilian community, Capt Stuart
Perry had already volunteered his
specialist medical skills for an over-
seas humanitarian mission.
Just after the Haitian earth-
quake on January 12, 2010, I was
speaking to a husband and wife
team who had worked for Mdecins
Sans Frontires (MSF) in Africa for
10 years, Capt Perry said.
When they found out what I did
they said there was a strong need
for my anaesthetist skills in Haiti
after the magnitude seven earth-
quake hit.
Within six weeks of offering
his assistance he found himself
deployed to the devastated country,
landing at Port-au-Prince in March.
There were very chaotic
scenes at the airport, where we
were trying to get through customs
and local people were trying to get
out of the country, Capt Perry said.
The destruction was as bad as
what was reported in the media,
with whole city blocks and apart-
ment complexes flattened like
decks of cards. It was quite a horrid
sight.
I worked in a town called
Jacmel on the south coast of Haiti,
which wasnt as badly affected as
Port-au-Prince.
Within the first few days of being
there he had no way of foreseeing
what was about to come.
On the first day I had diarrhoea
and the first night after arriving
in Jacmel I got called in to see a
patient who was shot through the
abdomen, he said.
It was quite an introduction
arriving at an operating theatre I
hadnt seen, in a country with a lan-
guage I didnt speak and having a
ventilator which didnt work.
I had to improvise immediately
and hand ventilated the gunshot
wound patient for more than an
hour-and-a-half.
For six weeks Capt Perrys
role had him providing anaesthetic
support working out of a two-thirds-
damaged building separate from
the local hospital.
We performed from three-to-
five operations a day, with cases
such as gunshot wounds, emer-
gency obstetrics, road trauma and
secondary amputations.
I had a sense I was saving lives
on a daily basis and contributing to
a country which had had it tough
for so long.
His reasons for joining the
Army?
In October last year I had a
light-bulb moment when I was
listening to a lecture by an ARes
anaesthetist and I thought I needed
to be a part of his line of work, he
said.
After this lecture and after my
MSF role I also felt a sense of obli-
gation to ADF personnel.
For more information on Mdecins Sans
Frontires visit http://www.msf.org/
Thrown into the deep end
Wet and wild: Personnel from 6 Health Spt Coy
conduct safety jumps into the water at Western
Port Bay during Navy familiarisation training.
Inset, Sgt Guy Price and Cpl Oren Miszelowski
help colleagues into the life raft.
Humanitarian:
Capt Stuart Perry
(centre) with
colleagues at a
temporary hospital
in Haiti after the
2010 earthquake.
TRAINING 25 Army November 10, 2011
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Safe hands
By Maj Andrew Dixon
ENGINEERS are reaping and learning the ben-
efits of adaptive campaigning strategies through
the Royal Australian Engineer Corps promotional
training courses.
CO SME Lt-Col Allan Holink said RAE provided
essential services and helped local and overseas
communities through the corps specialist trades and
functions. Adequate training was therefore essential to
ensuring the corps met these needs.
The school has started to formally introduce
adaptive campaigning in the future land operating
concept in our training, Lt-Col Holink said.
It is being integrated into the formal delivery of
training and formalised so trainees understand the
relationship of what they are being taught and what
they have experienced.
The corps accepts that students may already have
exposure to the concepts because of their operational
experience.
Soldiers attending promotional courses can expect
adaptive campaigning material in the curriculum
through formal les-
sons.
The challenge
for us is integrating it
into our promotional
courses because that
is the good target
audience to hit first
up, Lt-Col Holink
said.
He hoped in the
future the content of
the training could be
improved.
I would like to
see the production of
a pre-course pack-
age that introduces
the trainee to the
concept of adaptive
campaigning so that
instructors can probe
a bit further and get
the trainees to think
about what it means to them and their soldiers and
what it means for the collective when they are in an
operational environment.
Sgt Steven Cox, 2CER, who was undertaking the
Subject 2 WO course, said it was important for mem-
bers to share their knowledge.
I would encourage corps members to be open to
learning when attending courses at SME and be will-
ing to share their operational experiences.
Lt-Col Holink said SME was always looking to
the future.
We deliver training in a sense that our soldiers
understand the future challenges Army will be facing
in terms of our primary operating environment.
We need to tailor the training so that soldiers
understand how the future land operating concept
provides a framework for engineers within Army and
Defence.
He said trade trainees could also expect enhanced
training methods during their time at the school.
In an effort to expose trade trainees to workplace
environments, a number of trainees were given the
opportunity to support 3CER, which deployed to
Papua New Guinea on Exercise Puk Puk.
The trainees provided direct support to 3CER in
the conduct of tasks which were linked to indigenous
capacity building and population support. Its a per-
missive environment, Lt-Col Holink said.
Its useful in exposing the trainees to collective
training aspects.
We cant always give them the competency we
want to give them, but from experience they do build
up their competencies and they end up becoming
qualified tradespeople.
Corps
adapts
promo
course
Population support actions
involve military forces,
OGDs, NGOs, locally
employed civilians and
civilian contractors, all of
whom will operate within
two sub concepts:
Emergency relief
delivery of commodities
(food, water, medicine,
shelter)
Emergency rehabilita-
tion and reconstruction
restoring essential
services and repair
associated infrastructure
(sewage, power, water,
refuse)
POPULATION SUPPORT
On the job: Australian
combat engineer Spr
Harley Olsen-Edwards,
MTF 3, wades through
an aqueduct near the
town of Saghaytu in
Afghanistan as part
of an Afghan National
Army coordinated
clearance of the Khod
Valley. The SME is
integrating adaptive
campaigning strategies
into its promotional
training courses.
Photo by PO Damian Pawlenko
26 FEATURES Army November 10, 2011
Tackling the space menace
S
MALL details do matter
particularly when theyre
travelling about 25,000km/h.
When you have 50,000 of
them to deal with in outer space, then
you have a problem.
Thats the issue confronting scien-
tists when it comes to protecting an
ever-increasing number of satellites
providing space-borne information to
us earth-bound mortals.
But a recent contract awarded to an
Australian company under Defences
annual Capability and Technology
Demonstrator (CTD) Program may
have a solution.
Canber r a- based EOS Space
Systems Pty Ltd at Mt Stromlo is a
world leader in electro-optic/laser
technology and will research combin-
ing that technology with radar to track
space junk more accurately.
Orbital debris in the near-space
neighbourhood can range in size from
a super-sonic paint speck to a discard-
ed rocket booster the size of a bus
but they all pose a danger to a space
shuttle, space station or satellite.
The danger of even small space
junk was clearly demonstrated when
the windscreen of a space shuttle was
actually damaged by a speck of paint
in 1983.
EOS Space Systems with Northrop
Grumman International was one
of five projects selected for further
research by the CTD Program.
Having already demonstrated that
laser technology can be used to track
space objects they are now looking at
transforming that technology into an
effective operational tool.
CTD head Alan Hinge said laser
space tracking could provide the sort
of precision that radar alone couldnt
match.
There are some 20,000 identifi-
able objects in near space, many of
which can cause significant damage
to very expensive satellites and space
vehicles, Dr Hinge said.
The laser space tracking CTD
could provide precision tracking data
of selected space objects to anticipate
such expensive collisions, resulting in
advice to satellite operators and taking
steps to avoid collision.
Its not just an issue of getting
T-boned by space junk satellites are
moved out of the road of debris all the
time but that itself is a problem.
The lifespan of a billion-dollar
satellite is reduced every time it is
moved. Communications satellites
orbit about 800km above the earth to
provide optimum coverage.
A space shuttle, space station
and the Hubble telescope orbit about
350km, so you just cant top up a sat-
ellite with fuel. The lifespan is limited
by that finite fuel supply.
By accurately predicting the orbit
and potential collision with space
junk, the lifespan of a satellite can be
increased, and often significantly, by
not having to move it.
Its the sort of technology that
would have been handy when a US
Iridium communications satellite and
a defunct Russian Kosmos satellite
collided with explosive results 800km
above Siberia in 2009.
The satellites were predicted to
cross paths within about 600m. The
Iridium satellite was under control
and could have been moved but no-
one thought it was worth the trouble
unfortunately everyone got it wrong.
EOS Space Systems CEO Craig
Smith said it wasnt even the closest
approach on the day.
They were two big satellites and
the worst thing is they have put thou-
sands of additional space debris in the
same orbit as other satellites in this
popular orbit, Dr Smith said.
Although radar can track a lot of
objects over a wide area, it isnt very
accurate. Laser, however, operating
at light wavelength, is much better at
plotting location and distance.
If electro optic/laser can be inte-
grated effectively with radar on an
operational basis, then the margin of
error will reduce from a football field
or even a couple of kilometres down to
about a metre.
Dr Smith said it was a two-year
project and he was hoping to have the
capability operational by the end.
That is the intent of the CTD
to build on the capability we already
have and weve demonstrated already.
Graham McBean takes an in-depth look at high-tech research
that recently received a funding boost from Defence and could have a
significant impact on mankinds outer-space presence.
Eyes on the sky: The EOS Station at Mt Stromlo is part of a major project to track space junk, making the heavens safer for satellites, space stations and manned missions.
CTD PROGRAM REWARDS INNOVATION
THE space tracking initiative is
one of five projects to receive
funding under the Capability and
Technology Demonstrator (CTD)
Program.
The CTD is managed by DSTO
and aims to support research
projects likely to contribute to high-
priority Defence capabilities.
This year, 119 submissions were
made under the CTD for access to
the $13m in funding allocated to the
five recipients.
Other projects to receive funding
under the CTD include a project to
integrate light-weight, flexible solar
panels into soldiers combat equip-
ment as part of an integrated power
system to reduce reliance on bat-
teries. Prototype solar panels were
demonstrated at Russell Offices in
Canberra last month. See page 11
of this edition for more details.
Another project to receive fund-
ing under the CTD is developing
an aircraft buoyancy system, which
could be part of emergency equip-
ment on Army helicopters after
the introduction of the Landing
Helicopter Dock ships.
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FEATURES 27 Army November 10, 2011
A
SEEMINGLY harmless chat
in the officers mess one
morning was the unlikely
birth of a zany idea to run the
Melbourne Marathon in the same com-
bat gear troops currently wear on the
frontline.
As an initiative of Capt Nigel Booker,
Diggerworks, the project was overseen by
Col Jason Blain with Capt Booker manag-
ing the day-to-day running of the team,
consisting of Brig Nagy Sorial, Col Haydn
Kohl, Capt Dave Barton, Capt Alex Smith,
Capt Jason Morrison and WO2 Fiona Ince.
Capt Booker ran with the idea, pitch-
ing it to the highest levels, and ended up
with a small team determined to show
that Land Systems Division (LSD) stood
behind all the kit supplied to troops.
In the beginning everyone thought he
was crazy.
After explaining the concept, every-
one agreed it was a fantastic idea, Capt
Booker said.
The team was very keen to prove its
confidence in the gear that LSD provides
to our soldiers to wear on the frontline in
Afghanistan.
The initial idea was to compete in
full combat gear, but after discussing it
with local authorities and the Melbourne
Marathon organisers, it was decided not to
carry weapons or wear helmets.
The team wore the current-issue Tiered
Body Armour System Tier 2 (TBAS 2)
with soft armour inserts and ballistic
plates with magazines and utility pouches,
a three-litre water bladder, DPCU trousers
and under-armour shirt, and version five of
the standard Army-issue combat boots.
Capt Booker said he wanted to show
Melbourne and Australia what our troops
were wearing every day in Afghanistan
and highlight the quality of the equipment.
Running 42km in it is one thing, but
our diggers wear this day in and day out
for their entire operational tour, Capt
Booker said.
Other runners and the many specta-
tors were interested in seeing just how
much the equipment actually weighed and
how comfortable it was when worn during
the marathon.
Team members trained for the event by
wearing the body armour and boots while
going about their daily business to condi-
tion their bodies.
At the same time, DSTO was conduct-
ing weight performance trials for the new
Physical Employment Standards and sev-
eral members of the team found them-
selves volunteered, hooked up and on the
treadmill with various weights attached.
Team member WO2 Fiona Ince said
her preparation focus was on endurance
training at comfortable speeds.
I had been training in the kit before
the marathon and I think this helped a lot,
WO2 Ince said.
My body quickly adapted to carrying
the additional weight of the equipment.
Another significant goal of the team
was to support a charity that in turn sup-
ported Australian troops wounded in
action in operational theatres.
Operation Care, which provides rest
and recuperation to ADF members and
their immediate families, was chosen to
benefit from their fundraising and more
than $6500 has been raised to date.
Capt Booker said he was keen to get
fundraising support to help wounded
troops.
I got up at the mess one day and told
everyone that we command and lead our
soldiers on and off the battlefield, so we
should now lead by example and donate
towards them, Capt Booker said.
The officers mess immediately voted
to donate $1500 towards it.
The team completed the 42.195km run
in a comfortable 5hr 33min, which gave
them time to talk to other runners and
interact with spectators.
Donations to Operation Care can still be made at
any Defcredit branch or online by funds transfer to
BSB: 803-205, account number: 20328715.
Faith in new kit tested
If running a marathon doesnt seem tough enough, try doing it in patrol order. Spr Nick Wiseman tries to keep pace
with DMOs kit specialists who put their bodies on the line to prove the new combat equipment.
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and Capt Jason Morrison get ready to start the Melbourne Marathon in patrol order. Photo by Sgt Dave Grant
28 FEATURES Army November 10, 2011
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is conducting a
Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force. Specically
the Review is examining the effectiveness of cultural change strategies and
initiatives required to improve leadership pathways for women in the Australian
Defence Force.
The Review is being led by Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick,
who chairs the expert Review Panel.
The Review Panel is now calling for written submissions. In particular, written
submissions are being sought on the following aspects of the Terms of Reference:
The effectiveness of the cultural change strategies recommended by
the CDF Womens Reference Group in the Womens Action Plan including the
implementation of these strategies across the Australian Defence Force;
Measures and initiatives required to improve the pathways for increased
representation of women into the senior ranks and leadership of the Australian
Defence Force; and
Any other matters incidental to the terms of reference such as sexual
harassment and abuse and sex discrimination.
The Review will not be investigating or making ndings in relation to individual
allegations or complaints. The Review can only report and make recommendations
in relation to the systemic issues arising from the Terms of Reference.
Submissions will be accepted over a four week period from
Saturday 5 November to Sunday 4 December 2011.
To view the full terms of reference and to lodge a submission please refer to
the Submissions page of the Commission website at www.humanrights.gov.au/
defencereview.
For any inquiries in relation to the Review submission process please see our
website or contact the ADF Review Secretariat by email at defence.review@
humanrights.gov.au or call 1800 656 945.
Please note that submissions received will ordinarily be made available on the
Commission website. People wishing to make a condential submission should
make this clear at the time of lodgement and the Review will not publish those
submissions on the website. However, people should also be aware that whilst
every endeavour will be made to ensure condentiality, the Commission is obliged
to determine any request for access to documents made under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 in accordance with that Act.
Call for Submissions into the
Treatment of Women in the
Australian Defence Force
T
WO four-wheel-drives roar
along the road and swiftly pull
up at a double storey building.
Somewhere within the laby-
rinth of rooms and passageways inside, an
unknown number of armed terrorists hold
captive 15 civilians.
The well armed soldiers from the
Tactical Assault Group (TAG) East debus
and set about assessing the safest and best
way of entering the building to rescue the
hostages.
After windows and doors are taken
care of with specialised explosives, the
TAG East soldiers rapidly gain access
through several entry points and use flash
bang grenades and gunfire to quickly neu-
tralise the terrorists and safely release the
hostages.
If this was a real-life scenario, the 15
captives would have been grateful for the
efforts and skill sets of the TAG East sol-
diers, who are constantly training for inci-
dents like this.
The impressive firepower display on
September 23 demonstrated TAG Easts
capabilities for visitors who attended
one of the first presentations of the new
Australian Service Medal with Counter
Terrorist/Special Recovery clasp at 2 Cdo
Regt in Sydney.
SASR held its first ASM CT/SR medal
presentation on September 29.
Ninety five medals and clasps were
presented at Campbell Barracks, Perth, in
front of more than 250 people.
Presentations were made to serving
and ex-serving members, as well as family
members of deceased unit personnel.
Keegan Locke, son of Sgt Matthew
Locke, collected a medal for his dad, who
was killed in action in Afghanistan on
October 25, 2007.
CO 2 Cdo Regt Lt-Col C said recog-
nising the roles TAG East and Wests sol-
diers had played since 1979 was extremely
important.
The key aspect of the role the unit
plays is short-notice response and essen-
tially we maintain a permanent operational
footing, Lt-Col C said.
As a result of this need weve rec-
ognised each soldiers commitment and
ongoing support to an operation through
this medal.
He said the training the soldiers under-
took was extremely complex, so as to
respond to a multitude of threats and oper-
ating environments.
We need to ensure everyone within
the unit is prepared through the individ-
ual training continuum, such as counter
terrorism driving, method-of-entry skills
and other specialist capabilities, Lt-Col
C said.
We also need to collectively respond
to threats within different environments
such as high-rise buildings, ships at sea
or at anchor or alongside, commercial air-
craft and complex strongholds containing
multiple locations through to a chemical,
biological, radiological and nuclear envi-
ronment.
To maintain currency and familiarity
of these environments is a prerequisite for
us to succeed in our mission and because
of the short or little notice to respond to
tasks, then we have to have the constant
mindset of being prepared to deploy to any
environment at any time.
Cpl K has been with 2 Cdo Regt for
six years and is a current TAG East team
commander.
He said working in his TAG East role
for the past 12 months was a rewarding
experience.
Its a challenging job because of the
variety of tasks and demanding roles we
perform, Cpl K said.
Within 2 Cdo Regt Ive served in
East Timor and been on three tours to
Afghanistan.
Cpl K said he couldnt compare
his TAG East service to working in
Afghanistan.
They are two totally different terrains
and each of the roles and environments has
their own different challenges, he said.
To work at TAG East or 2 Cdo Regt,
Cpl K said all soldiers must have one thing
in common.
You have to be very motivated, he
said.
Since working here my personal
[combat] skills improved tenfold because
of all of the time we get to train with
weapons.
Id recommend to anyone to work at 2
Cdo Regt and TAG East to actually do the
job they joined the Army to do.
Medal recognises special ops
TAG Easts counter
terrorism specialists
celebrated their new
medals with a hostage
rescue demonstration.
Sgt Andrew
Hetherington meets
the team to see what
it takes to earn the
ASM with clasp CT/SR.
DID YOU SERVE?
SASR has nominated 1952 mem-
bers and former members for the
ASM CT/SR award, with further
checks and queries ongoing.
If you think you qualify for the
ASM with Clasp CT/SR, submit
your application on form AD 807
to Defence Honours and Awards.
For ex-members or for those
serving in the Active Reserve fill
in form AD 807-2. Members of the
Standby Reserve are to complete
an AD 807.
More information can be found at
www.defence.gov.au/medals/
Gonged up: Members of TAG East have been awarded the ASM with
clasp CT/SR to recognise their unique operational role.
Photo by Sgt Andrew Hetherington
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PERSONNEL 29 Army November 10, 2011
THE fourth Strategic Reform Program
Change Readiness Survey will be open
online from November 11 to 25.
The Directorate of Strategic Reform
Program Army encourages all soldiers
who receive the survey to take part.
The survey collects information about
soldiers attitudes and commitment to reform
in Defence, which will help Defences senior
leaders determine how reforms are planned
and implemented.
The survey is a chance for soldiers to
express their views on reform and help sen-
ior leaders understand how it is affecting
their workplaces.
A random sample of personnel from
across Defence will be invited to participate.
Selected personnel will receive emails
with further instructions and a link to the
survey, which will take about 15 minutes to
complete.
Confidentiality and anonymity of
respondents is assured.
Have your say on reform
MAKE A SUGGESTION
EVERY member of Defence can make
reform suggestions at any time through
the SRP intranet site on the DRN.
Soldiers can also make suggestions
through the Army Suggestion Scheme.
Reform in Army is coordinated by the
Directorate of Strategic Reform Program
Army, within AHQ.
For more information go to the Army Reform
website on the DRN at http://intranet.defence.
gov.au/armyweb/sites/srp_a/.
RESERVE career management will be
streamlined when a series of existing
agencies are replaced with two reserve
career management directorates to pro-
vide a nationally aligned approached to
managing the reservist careers.
The Directorate of Reserve
Officer Career Management Army
(DROCM-A) and the Directorate of
Reserve Soldier Career Management
Army (DRSCM-A) will replace the
regional Army Personnel Agencies in
January next year.
The two directorates, based in
Canberra, will integrate reserve career
management functions previously under-
taken by Army Personnel Agencies, the
Army National Standby Reserve Agency
and the Directorate of Reserve Career
Management.
Four regional career advisory groups
(CAG) will be set up on December 1:
CAG Northern Region based at
Victoria Barracks, Brisbane, with a
supporting detachment in Townsville.
CAG Eastern Region based at
Victoria Barracks, Sydney.
CAG Southern Region based at
Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, with a
supporting detachment in Hobart.
CAG Central West based at Keswick
Barracks, Adelaide, with supporting
detachments in Darwin and Perth.
Existing reserve career management
agencies will disband by December 23,
with the regional CAGs maintaining
reserve career advisory functions dur-
ing the career management transition to
DROCM-A and DRSCM-A.
Career management and career advi-
sory functions for full-time personnel will
continue to be provided by DOCM-A and
SCMA, with SCMA moving from Fort
Queenscliff to collocate with DOCM-A
in Canberra from December next year.
More information, including updated contact
details for career management personnel, will
be available from December 1 on the Career
Management Army intranet site at http://
intranet.defence.gov.au/armyweb/sites/CMA/
ARes careers
streamlined
Career focus: Reservist career management will be more straight forward
when the existing agencies are replaced with two directorates based
in Canberra.
Opinions welcome: A random sample of Army personnel
will be selected to take part in the fourth Strategic Reform
Program Change Readiness Survey. Photo by LS Helen Frank
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D
EFENCE Rel ocat i ons
and Housing Managers
(DRHM) based in each
region around Australia are
on call to assist ADF personnel, par-
ticularly as the busy period for post-
ings approaches.
DRHMs are the primary represent-
ative at the local level with Defence
Housing Australia (DHA) and Toll
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They are empl oyed t o assi st
Defence members and their families by
liaising with DHA, Toll Transitions and
the Defence Community Organisation
in each region and have considerable
experience in all aspects of relocations
and housing.
Relocations and Housing Assistant
Director Operations Denice Woods
said DRHMs aimed to ensure members
and families experienced high qual-
ity customer service as they underwent
removals or changes in housing situa-
tions.
However, if members have a com-
plaint or an issue with their relocation
and/or housing they should raise this
with DHA or Toll Transitions in the
first instance, she said.
The DRHMs play an important
role by ensuring Defence receives the
appropriate standard of relocation and
housing services by being aware of
what is expected of our contractors and
what the members and their families
are experiencing.
She said the DRHM network active-
ly sought feedback from members on
the complete relocation service, which
was used to provide Defence and ser-
vice providers with valuable informa-
tion on their removal experience.
More importantly, the feedback is
used to ensure that all removals are
as stress free as possible, Mrs Woods
said.
A DRHM may visit the member
during an uplift or delivery to discuss
and assess the standard of service being
provided. In some instances, they will
contact the member after a relocation
to discuss whether the move met their
expectations.
Mrs Woods said feedback in the
past had revealed region-wide trends
or issues that had been addressed with
contractors.
Further information can be provided by DHA
or Toll Transitions, or contact your local DRHM
(see below).
RELOCATING is never fun but
some simple tips can make the pro-
cess a lot less difficult particu-
larly with pre-vacation inspections
(PVI) and completion of the Tenant
Acknowledgement form (TAF)
when vacating your Service resi-
dence.
Relocations and Housing Assistant
Director Operations Denice Woods
said ADF members should under-
stand their rights and responsibili-
ties by thoroughly reading the Tenant
Handbook.
Mrs Woods said it was highly rec-
ommended that members attend the
pre-vacation inspection, normally
conducted with a Defence Housing
Australia (DHA) property manager six
to eight weeks before vacation.
The members property will be
inspected and a TAF completed for the
carpet cleaning charge and any items
identified as non fair wear and tear
damage, Mrs Woods said.
If non fair wear and tear dam-
age is identified at the PVI it will be
either a tenant charge or a potential
charge. Tenant charges are charges
that a member accepts and agrees to
allow DHA to repair, with the agreed
cost being invoiced to the member.
Members may elect to have tenant
charges deducted directly from their
salary or by invoice from Defence.
A potential charge is damage that
the member agrees to repair or rectify
before departure. Repairs must be to
trade standard or they will be charged
as a tenant charge.
Mrs Woods said non fair wear and
tear was now broken down into four
categories and this would be fully
explained by DHA property managers
at pre-vacation inspections.
She said members should read the
TAF carefully and understand their
obligations for vacating a service resi-
dence before signing the TAF.
Members have the right to dispute
any of the charges and seek resolution
before their uplift, Mrs Woods said.
If members are disputing any
charges they should ensure reasons
are recorded on the TAF Details of
Dispute Form, which can be obtained
from DHA property managers.
Members are responsible for the
cost of steam-cleaning the carpets but
the actual cleaning is managed by DHA
on the members behalf. Carpet clean-
ing costs are deducted from the mem-
bers pay upon completion of the work.
Mrs Woods said the cost differed
between region, house size and the
extent to which the residence was car-
peted.
Members will be informed of the
actual cost at the PVI, she said.
The carpet cleaning charge is non-
negotiable and cannot be disputed.
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Location Name Phone
Adelaide Bill Griggs (08) 7389 3225
Bandiana Lea Gayfer (02) 6055 2187
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LIFESTYLE 33 Army November 10, 2011
DIKKO By Bob Dikkenberg
Say again, over ...
If you can think
of a clever, witty
caption for the
picture, at left,
email caption-
comp@defence-
news.gov.au
with caption
competition
November 10
in the subject
line. Keep entries
under 25 words.
Entries MUST
include senders
name, rank and
unit.
October 27 winner
Even Harriett Potters
magic whistle couldnt
stop the budget cuts.
Cpl Emma Gray
RAAPC 8PSC
We also liked:
I heard we had to down-
size, but this is ridiculous.
WO1 Robert Batten
CM RAEME & RAAPC
When do we get the cam
skivvies?
Capt Paul Jacobsen
ADF Dental School
After their instruments
went missing, the band
was thankful the Wiggles
were on hand to provide
replacements.
Sgt Frank McKnight
SME
Armageddon: two men on
an Anzac trail
Author: Paul Daley &
Michael Bowersr
Publisher: Miegunyah
Press Ltd, 2002
Reviewer: Sharon Palmer
RRP: $49.95
SURPRI SI NGLY f or
many, Armageddon is
not just a place where the
final battle between good
and evil will be fought,
but is an actual city in the
northern part of the mod-
ern state of Israel.
In the prologue to Paul Daley and
Michael Bowers book Armageddon:
two men on an Anzac trail, Daley
writes that in September 1918, nearing
the final defeat of the Turkish Army in
Syria, Lt-Gen Sir Harry Chauvel stood at
Amageddon and watched his troops fight
the Turks. He then wrote of the victory
to his wife, and that letter, which Daley
read in the archives at the Australian War
Memorial, was the catalyst for his trip
with friend and photographer Bowers
through the battlefields and deserts of the
Middle East.
The resulting book is both an historical
and pictorial account of their trip.
Having already travelled to and written
an historical account of Beersheba, Daley
wanted to return to see more of the less
recalled battlefields Australians fought on
in World War I.
Bowers also had reason to go because
his grandfather was an infantryman who
was wounded at both Gallipoli and the
Western Front.
We traversed tense
bor de r s a nd s wung
through some weird, fas-
cinating and dangerous
places to retrace, where
possible, the steps of the
Australian Light Horse
through Palestine and
Syria, and todays modern
states of Israel, Jordan and
Lebanon, Daley writes in
the book.
De s c r i b e d a s a n
i mpressi oni st i c t rav-
elogue in words and pic-
tures, Armageddon also provides a good
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Bowers more than amply complements
the words with his beautiful photos, which
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The journey starts in Michelago, east
of Canberra where they visit the grave of
Maj-Gen Sir Granville De Laune Ryrie,
who commanded the 2nd Australian Light
Horse Bde in WWI.
From here the duo travels to Erez
where they experience the sadness of
modern day Israel at the crossing between
Israel and the Gaza Strip. They then visit
Gaza, Beersheba, Jerusalem, Jericho,
Armageddon, Semakh, Ziza, Damascus,
Aleppo, Beurit and Tripoli all the while
telling the tale of Ryrie and his band of
brave Australian soldiers and the rarely
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H
AVE you ever been too busy
to keep track of all your
financial paperwork?
If so, you might have
money from old bank accounts, insur-
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There are amounts of between
$1 and just under $1 million owed to
individuals and businesses.
The highest amount unclaimed
is $990,000 from a Commonwealth
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Do your friends and family a
favour and search using their names,
too.
When searching try your maiden
name or any other names you have
used in the past, as well as different
spellings of your name, in case the
bank or company has incorrectly spelt
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In the past two months ASIC has
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to people and companies who have
found their lost money.
There is almost $94,000 in
unclaimed money from the Defence
Force Credit Union, and $84,000 from
the Australian Defence Credit Union.
If you search for unclaimed money
and find you have some money with
either of these credit unions, contact
the credit union.
They will assess if you are the
rightful owner of the money and
notify ASIC. ASIC will then release the
money so the credit union can pay you.
Contact Australian Defence Credit
Union Limited on 1300 13 23 28 and
Defence Force Credit Union Limited
on (03) 8624 5888.
To check if you have any lost
superannuation, use the Australian
Taxation Offices SuperSeeker
website at www.ato.gov.au/superseek-
er. There is $13 million in super wait-
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also hold unclaimed money from
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salaries and wages, to name a few.
Remember, you can use ASICs
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you saying they have found some lost
money and asking you to pay them to
reunite you with it.
There is some information that
ASIC cant publish online for privacy
reasons, so if you dont have any luck
online, ring ASICs Infoline on 1300
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HEALTH
A
CROSS Australia the warmer
weather is encouraging us all
back into sport and exercise.
However, its important to
be aware sport and exercise may not be
healthy if time is not taken to prepare.
An ADF Health Status Report (2000)
found that sport was the cause of 32 per cent
of injuries within the forces.
In total, sports and PT collectively
accounted for half of the total Defence
casualties for known activities.
While these figures may be dated, the
trends of injury and mechanisms of preven-
tion remain.
Factoring in human error
One of the major causes of sporting and
PT injuries is human error.
Often players simply jump in to make
up the numbers or they join a social team in
which all players, regardless of skill level,
are welcome.
Quick games, usually of touch football
after PT sessions, are especially risky affairs.
What makes this scenario even more
concerning is the impact of the fatigue from
the PT session on technical skills, while neu-
romuscular and metabolic fatigue will reduce
technical skills even further.
This further increases the risk of injury to
not only the fatigued player but to others.
Likewise, a member may feel like going
out for a run and start at a pace and distance
based on previous training history. However,
this may be far beyond their capacity follow-
ing a period of de-training during winter.
The same scenario applies for other aero-
bic training and in weight training.
It is important, therefore, to ensure that
you are fit enough to play sport; avoid being
caught up in emotion or obligation and play
when you are unprepared; warm up before
games; return to all gym and fitness activities
gradually; and, where possible, consult with
a PTI prior to restarting your training.
Managing injuries
Its important to treat all sporting and
Before you jump into sport, take some simple
measures to avoid injury. Physiotherapist and ex-PTI
Lt Rob Orr reports.
Stretch it: A
proper warm-up
before playing
sport is essential to
minimising injury.
Basic steps
to avoid injury
PT injuries immediately, regardless of how
small you think the injury is.
While pain is a symptom of an injury, an
absence of pain does not mean the injured
tissues have recovered.
Even if the pain may be gone the next
morning, the tissue is still damaged and sus-
ceptible to greater damage.
Injuries should be allowed to heal
before you begin playing or training again.
Inadequate recovery from an injury is a lead-
ing cause of re-injury.
The right terrain
The surfaces of most sports fields are far
from MCG quality they may have many
potential trip hazards such as drains, sprin-
klers, uneven footing, potholes and stones.
As most team sports involve players slid-
ing, falling or jumping, such surface hazards
have the potential to not only cause sprains
and strains but also tear and graze skin.
Before playing, it pays to check your
playing area.
An effective way to do this is by having
team members spread out and search for and
remove hidden obstacles.
More tips and advice from Sports Medicine Australia
can be found at www.sma.org.au/2011/09/spring-
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36 SPORT Army November 10, 2011
By Graham McBean
THIRD-year ADFA OCdt
Dennis Gibson is pulling his
weight in the reinvigorated
ACT weightlifting competition.
OCdt Gibson has competed
in the first two rounds of the club
competitions in Canberra. Two
rounds remain, one on November
17 and one on December 18.
The political science major
competes in the 74kg class and
said he started weightlifting to
prepare for RMC and had his
sights set on competing in at
least the December round. In
my opinion it prepares you well
for the demands of being in the
military, OCdt Gibson said.
Its also about what you can
achieve. My best lift in the clean
and jerk was 100kg thats pret-
ty good and its the buzz it gives
you.
OCdt Gibson first started with
cross-fit to improve his fitness
for military demands but was
attracted to weightlifting.
Its all about teaching the
body to be strong, fast and flex-
ible, he said. I thought why
not get myself out of my comfort
zone and give it a go and com-
pete.
His first club competition
started well, with a third place in
his weight division with his per-
sonal best collective (clean and
jerk and snatch) total of 155kg
on August 13.
He didnt repeat the initial
success in the second competi-
tion on October 14, where he
dropped 9kg off his best in the
clean and jerk but was still happy
with his 91kg lift.
I was hoping for a collective
total of 170kg, but unfortunately
not.
Canberra-based Defence per-
sonnel are taking advantage of
the resurgence of weightlifting in
the national capital after a break
of about 10 years of organised
competition.
The club competitions are
scored and used as qualification
rounds for the ACT state compe-
tition to be held next year.
The ai m i s t o meet t he
requirements for the national
championships in June 2012.
By Cpl Zenith King
ARMY smashed the competition and the track record
at the annual HQJOC ring road challenge in a race
that attracted more than 150 participants on October 7.
The ring road challenge consisted of two races a
1.17km inner ring road and a 4km outer ring road, test-
ing the competitors in sprint and endurance running.
Pte Shae Monagle finished the outer ring road
challenge in a record time of 15min 16sec while Brig
Michael Mahy placed first in the star ranking category
and, due to his efforts and the rest of the J5 cell, he also
shared first place in the branch category.
I wasnt surprised by the win by our branch, he
said. I was very proud of the effort they put in and
impressed by the strong competitive streak that shone
through on the day.
As for me Ill take a win when I get one, but my
main motivation was ensuring I finished as early in the
placings as possible to get the best result for the branch.
I suspect the many trips I make each day between
my office and the office of CJOPS ensures my star-
ranked physique doesnt atrophy.
Brig Mahy said the ring road challenge was a great
chance to have some healthy fun in a competitive envi-
ronment.
We often dont get the chance to all collectively lift
our eyes off a problem to socialise in the work environ-
ment, he said.
Events like the ring road challenge provide that
opportunity and the naturally competitive nature of ADF
personnel comes to the fore.
You could tell by the enthusiasm shown on the day
that people really enjoyed the event.
Pumped for sport
Lifting the bar: OCdt Dennis Gibson competes in the ACT weightlifting competition on October 14. Photo by Cpl Christopher Dickson
Army runs rings
around others
Best foot forward: Pte Shae Monagle on his way to
smashing the ring road record.
Inner ring road
Male
1. Leut Trent Lam
2. Lt-Col Mark Ascough
3. Capt John Bale
Female
1. Flt-Lt Georgina Lowe
2. Lt-Col Linda Meyer
3. Capt Danielle Kearns
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Male
1. Pte Shae Monagle
2. Gp-Capt Robert Chipman
3. Capt Mark Gilchrist
Female
1. Ms Sam Aslimoski
2. Ms Veronica Wood
3. Lt-Col Linda Meyer
Star ranking
1. Brig Michael Mahy
2. Cmdr Michael Noonan
3. Air-Cdre David Steele
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SPORT 37 Army November 10, 2011
By Maj Al Green
THE rugby women were the
only success story at this years
Chancel l ors Cup cont est ed
between two icons of Townsville
James Cook University and
Army.
Four sports are contested in the
Cup netball, basketball, womens
rugby and mens rugby.
The womens rugby players
dominated the game with a strong
forward pack and lightning quick
backs in a synchronised team effort.
The Army women kept the big
crowd entertained as they ran in a
score of 20-0.
The mens basketball also ini-
tially looked to be going Armys
way as they led at half-time with
hard driving by Ptes Paul Davis
and James Pappas attacking the
hoop with great physicality and
Pte Clement Majok accurate on the
long shots.
The second half, however, saw
the height advantage of Uni come
into play as they dominated the air
to win a spirited match 48-31.
Timing was bad for the netball-
ers with many Townsville stars
away on representative duty at the
ADF championships. This saw
women drafted in from other sports
such as hockey to make up the
numbers. Pte Melissa Ball bravely
defended goal, getting plenty of
practice as Uni stormed home 76-4.
The lightning strikes in the sky
were the only highlight for Army in
the mens rugby as a depleted team
took to the field. With many play-
ers competing in the International
Defence Rugby Competition and
deployed on operations, some of the
Army Thunder league team volun-
teered to back up from their recent
All Blacks carnival to make up the
numbers.
The sheer size and well drilled
ability of the university team made
it a one-sided competition as they
racked up 71 points in the deluge.
HAVING recently acquired
ADP sports approval, the ADF
Parachute Association is holding
a skills camp at Sydney Skydiving
in Picton from December 19-23.
A full story on the approval of
the sport will appear in the next
edition of Army. For more information on the skills
camp, contact WO1 Phil Thamm at philip.thamm@
defence.gov.au or go to http://intranet.defence.gov.
au/pspg/sites/adpa/
Go ahead and jump
Women maul
way to victory
Moving forward:
Army women rugby
players drive for the
line in their 20-0 win
against James Cook
University in The
Chancellors Cup
(above) as Pte Paul
Davis (right) heads
for the hoops during
the mens basketball
match where they
were beaten 48-31.
Photos by Maj Al Green
Bill blogs on ... riding
the lows and the highs
HAVING experienced the highs of the
past few months, with losing weight
and increasing my fitness level, it was
inevitable the tempo would change.
I will not bore you with the
detail. However, it was
interesting to see how
my mental thought and
motivation changed
and how common it
is to correlate weight
gain or loss with
people affected by
bereavement, stress,
personal and mental
health issues.
Over a stressful peri-
od you either lose heaps
of weight or, for some in my situation,
you neglect training.
Understandably my mindset was
not on the task, and training had to
take second place.
However, talking to people and
spreading the burden eased some of
my concerns.
After a tough week, I am partially
back on track. My spirit has lifted and
I am now looking forward to partici-
pating in another fun run.
If you find yourself in situations
where you are under stress or not
coping with mental health issues,
please speak to someone.
Help is only a phone call away.
ADF members can access mental
health care by talking to
their CO or supervisor,
presenting to the health
facility on their base or
contacting their Mental
Health and Psychology
Section.
Twenty-four-hour
assistance is available
on the All Hours Support
Line on 1800 628 036,
which offers access to cri-
sis counselling and referral for treat-
ment and support.
As we come into the last few
weeks of the Join Bill Challenge, I
encourage those members undertak-
ing weight loss campaigns to send in
your emails and tell us how you are
going.
I still have a long way to go, but
the journey continues.
Email Bill at vasilis.solomou@defencenews.
gov.au
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38 SPORT Army November 10, 2011
By Spr Nick Wiseman
INJURIES to key players took its toll on the
Australian Services Rugby Union team when
it faced the British Army in the final of the
International Defence Rugby Competition
(IDRC) in New Zealand on October 22.
ASRUs best three defenders, including best
and fairest and players player for the series, Pte
Ben Radmall, 9QR, Capt Ben Grumley, QUR,
and AB Daniel Robertson all suffered game-
ending injuries early in the first half, bringing
down its much vaunted defensive system and
resulting in a big loss to the BA, 62-17.
Coach Capt Damien Cahill said it was a dis-
appointing way to go out.
The boys achieved a tremendous feat in
reaching the final, including victories over both
the third (Samoa) and fourth (Tonga) placed
teams, both of which had numerous internation-
als in their respective squads, Capt Cahill said.
Unfortunately we started slowly, were deci-
mated by injury and ran into a red-hot BA side.
Despite not initially playing to the best of
its abilities throughout the tournament, the BA
fought back in the final proving the might and
capacity of its players.
Heineken Cup player Chris Budgen was
tremendous up front for the BA, as was the all-
international back row of Iremaia Boladau, Joe
Kava (Fiji) and Mark Lee (Scotland).
Capt Cahill said he couldnt fault the efforts
of his team, as reaching the final was a tremen-
dous achievement.
Saturday wasnt their day, but to be proved
to be the second best defence force rugby union
side in the world is something to be justifiably
proud of, he said.
Especially as rugby union is so highly
regarded by the defence forces globally.
The team travelled to New Zealand for the
final, spending 10 days training and preparing
for the semi-final match against Samoa Police
and then the final against the British Army.
More than 1000 spectators made up of
mainly Polynesians supporting their teams in the
third-place play-off, took to the stands to watch
the final, keen to support the two teams.
Sgt Ben Jones said the IDRC was a great
concept and was only going to go from strength
to strength.
It would be great if the next competition
could be used as a curtain raiser to the official
world cup, Sgt Jones said.
Hopefully next time around Ill be involved
again.
Samoa Police beat Tonga Defence Services
22-17 in the playoff for third and fourth.
The success of the IDRC has largely come
from the vision and support of the CDF, with
ASRUs management team of Lt-Col Adam
Boyd, Flt-Lt Kris Scott and WO2 Matthew
Brooks providing immense support to the squad.
The next IDRC is scheduled to be held in
England in 2015.
Best of British too good
Best forward
AB Dan Robertson
Best back
SCdt Tony Luxford
Players player
Pte Ben Radmall
Best and fairest
Pte Ben Radmall
World team
Spr Shaun
Richardson, 21 Const
Regt, SCdt Tony
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AWARDS
Ready to play: The Australian Services Rugby Union
team gets ready to take on the British Army in the
IDRC final at Auckland University (top).
Wrapped up: Cfn Jeremy Nelson, AAVNTC, (left) and
SCdt Tony Luxford, RMC, (above) feel the might of
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SPORT 39 Army November 10, 2011
By LCpl Mark Doran
SOCCER, Australian rules, water
polo and rugby union were fiercely
contested at the 5RAR sports week
from October 3-6 at Robertson
Barracks.
Support Coy were the champions of
the week as the whole battalion com-
peted in the highly anticipated contact-
sports event with a day allocated to
each of the sports.
As a member of Spt Coy, Cpl
Matthew Solis played in soccer,
Australian rules and rugby matches
and said the sports week was fantastic
for the morale of the companies and
gave everyone a chance to get out on
the field and have a good hit-out.
Spt Coy had a great showing in the
soccer, AFL and rugby we had some
excellent players, which allowed us to
Champion athlete:
Cpl Matthew Solis, Spt Coy.
Champion soccer:
LCpl Brenden Bettess, Spt Coy.
Champion Australian rules:
Pte Thomas Deveson B Coy.
Champion water polo:
Pte Mitchell Fletcher Spt Coy.
Champion rugby union:
Capt Richard Trembath, BHQ.
RESULTS
win those three sports and we placed
second to B Coy in the water polo,
Cpl Solis said.
I have been with the battalion for
more than six years and because of the
training and operational commitments
this was the first sports week I have
done, which has been great for the bat-
talions esprit de corps.
Our biggest challenge for the week
was with B Coy, although our players
had the Braveheart-style face-paint to
psyche out their teams.
A/Adjt 5RAR Lt Timothy Butcher
said there was some peculiar sporting
attire worn by a few soldiers in the
sweltering heat.
The sports week was thoroughly
enjoyed by all with some spectacular
fixtures being played, Lt Butcher said.
There were some memorable wins
and many a laugh shared at the Gary
Holmes Club afterwards.
Unfortunately, these events also
served as the final send off for our
catering platoon which has support-
ed 5RAR for some time, as it is now
pooled as a 1 Bde asset.
Support Coy
tops battalion
Try to pass me: Pte Howard Awesa, 1 Armd Regt, spreads his wings in an effort to stop his opponent.
Photo by Pte Oliver Frischknecht
By LCpl Mark Doran
IT ONLY took nine years, but
1RAR finally regained the 3 Bde
Australian rules premiership cup
when they defeated 4 Regt in the
grand final at Lavarack Barracks on
October 5.
1RAR struggled for the first two
quarters of the game in a strong wind
before taking the lead to win the cup
15.16 (88) to 6.5 (41) in the four-
team competition.
LCpl Brendan Mundy, 1RAR,
said the first two quarters were neck-
and-neck but match fitness and ball
skills proved to be the winning com-
bination.
It wasnt until we came out of
our huddle after a spray from the
coach that the team started really
firing on all cylinders into the third
quarter, LCpl Mundy said.
We focused on our speed and
strength throughout the game and our
endurance was the main factor in our
victory.
The 1RAR backline was stead-
fast and sublime as it had been all
season and they made 4 Regt work
hard for every point.
Our best players were Pte Codie
Smith, Pte Darcy Robinson, and Pte
Greg Gommers.
The 2RAR team comprehensively
defeated 3CER by 61 points for third
in the competition with a score of
16.7 (103) to 6.6 (42). The best on
ground was awarded to Cpl James
Long, 1RAR.
1RAR breaks AFL
voodoo to win
premiership cup
Flying high: Australian rules footballers from 1RAR and 4 Regt fight it
out in the grand final. Photo by Chap Geoff Traill
November 10, 2011
Story - Page 16
BEST OF
BRITISH
Red hot
Brits beat
ASRU in the
International
Defence
Rugby
Competition.
Page 38
Flying high: Sgt Dean
King, 1RAR, wins
the ball in a lineout
during the final of the
International Defence
Rugby Competition 2011
against the British Army at
Auckland University.
Photo by AB Lee-Anne Mack
BATTLE OF
BATTALION
Support Coy takes
5RAR honours
Page 39
, 2011
Steeped
in
history
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Queen Elizabeth II
presents RMC Duntroon
with new Colours
Centre
Royal reception: Queen Elizabeth
II inspects the Duntroon parade
with Commandant Brig David Luhrs
before presenting RMC with new
Colours. Photo by Grace Costa
Walking the wall
Her Majesty pays her
respects at the
Australian War Memorial
Back page
QUEEN
ELIZABETH II
Army SPECIAL LIFTOUT November 10, 2011 2
... a number of cadets and their partners got to meet Her Majesty ... its
not a bad way to start your military career. LT-COL JASON HEDGES, CO, RMC
3
... the international interest was made clear from the beginning and we had to
make minor adjustments to facilitate the media. MAJ IAIN WATT, OPSO, RMC
While visiting Australia
for the Commonwealth
Heads of Government
Meeting, Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II
took the opportunity
to present RMC
Duntroon with
new Colours for the
fourth time during
her reign, Cpl Zenith
King reports.
Behind the scenes of Duntroons biggest event
AS A large crowd of guests
and media descended on RMC
Duntroon on October 22, eight
days of careful planning and prepa-
rations were coming to an end.
It took a small army, lead by
OPSO Maj Iain Watt, to ensure
the unit was ready to receive Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her
global audience.
It was extremely challenging for
us all but we got there in the end,
Maj Watt said.
We formally had eight working
days to prepare for the event, howev-
er an advance party from the palace
came out about a month beforehand,
so we had a good idea it was going
to happen.
In the end we knew we would
deliver the presentation of colours
and we knew we would be looking
pretty slick for Her Majesty when
she arrived.
Due to the nature of the event,
Maj Watt and his team had to be
flexible and work with a variety of
organisations to ensure they pulled
it off.
Although it was a unit-led activ-
ity, advice was taken from the min-
ister and cabinet office on certain
points of the ceremony and the avail-
ability of Her Majesty.
The media aspect and the inter-
national interest was made clear from
the beginning and we had to make
minor adjustments to facilitate the
media.
As with all things, plans change
and it was a pretty tight timeline
but the hard work from some key
personalities within the organisa-
tion ensured that things were pushed
through and we got the result we
hoped for.
Because Duntroon is an open
base, Maj Watt and his team estab-
lished early on that they needed a
mechanism to estimate the number
of people who would arrive and the
number of people they could look
after safely.
Thats when we came up with
the idea of making it a ticketed
venue, he said.
We based the number of tickets
on the room that we had. It ended up
being 5460 in total.
Maj Watt said he and his team
were happy with the outcome.
We had a safe and successful
conduct of the parade and everyone
was able to see Her Majesty. Also
she was able to meet the staff cadets
and their families in a more relaxed
environment in the gardens, he said.
We managed to achieve that bal-
ance between an international gala
event and yet retain a degree of inti-
macy for something that is quite a
personal unit activity.
W
ITH a crowd of more
than 5000 watching on,
staff and cadets of the
Royal Military College
Duntroon (RMC-D) proudly received
new Regimental and Queens Colours
from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
on October 22.
RMC Commandant Brig David
Luhrs said the Colours were a treasured
possession of the college.
They represent the faith of the mon-
archy in an institution that has for one
hundred years produced Army officers
and leaders who have served Australia
on the world stage, Brig Luhrs said.
They are also a reminder of the men
and women who came before us and
who also served under these Colours;
this link through time is what makes it
such a special day, particularly given the
number of former graduates who were
able to be here. We have graduates from
as far back as the class of 1954.
For me personally, as a graduate of
Duntroon, it is such a privilege to return
as the commandant and experience such
a significant occasion with the next gen-
eration of leaders.
After three days of rehearsals about
400 staff and Staff Cadets marched onto
the parade ground for the once-in-a-life-
time experience.
For Canadian-born SCdt Charity
Marks, it was an exciting moment.
Ive been living in Australia for
about nine years and obviously meeting
the Queen was pretty special, she said.
Ca n a d a i s p a r t o f t h e
Commonwealth as well so it holds a spe-
cial place on our hearts.
Aside from participating in the
parade, SCdt Marks, who is due to grad-
uate in December, had the opportunity
to chat with the Queen during a garden
party.
It was brief but it was nice because
she asked me where I was going, which
corps, and also mentioned that there
were more females this time compared
to last time she came.
Commanding Officer Lt-Col Jason
Hedges said the college, currently in its
centenary year, had been planning the
celebrations for several years.
The replacement of Colours was
due this year and was planned to be an
important part of the colleges centenary
celebrations, he said.
In particular the RSM, the drill wing
sergeant major and all the drill sergeants
did a fantastic job with the design, plan-
ning and rehearsing for the parade and
the OPSO and his staff did an amazing
job planning and coordinating every-
thing behind the scenes.
Lt-Col Hedges said the parade was
an amazing experience for everyone in
the unit.
It was a really positive experience
for the staff and cadets, who together
produced a pretty special moment in
history for the college and the Army,
Lt-Col Hedges said.
A great outcome was that a number
of cadets and their partners got to meet
both Her Majesty the Queen and His
Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
Its not a bad way to start your military
career.
Being part of that experience and
playing a small role as CO was a special
moment for me.
The Colours are replaced roughly
every 25 years and were last presented
by the Queen in 1988.
SYMBOLISING the military unit and bearing
the units battle honours, the presentation of
Colours is a tradition steeped in history.
King George VI first presented Colours to
the Corps of Staff Cadets on May 10, 1927
when he visited Australia as Duke of York.
On February 17, 1954, Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II presented new Colours to the
Corps. These were replaced on April 27,
1970.
Queen Elizabeth II presented another set
of Colours on May 10, 1988.
A LONG-STANDING TRADITION
MEETING HER MAJESTY ONE SCDTS PERSPECTIVE
FOR Battalion Sergeant Major
SCdt Darran Charles, who hand-
ed Her Majesty the regimental
colours, the experience was a
moment to remember.
As she approached me my
heart was beating pretty fast,
SCdt Charles, pictured, said.
I was nervous because she
inspected the front rank of the
corps first then approached me
from behind, so all I could hear
were her footsteps approaching.
SCdt Charles said drums were
piled up on the parade ground to
create an altar for the presentation.
During the parade we laid the
Colours on the makeshift altar
allowing the padres to conduct
their blessings, he said.
Once the Colours where
blessed we picked them up and
stood in front of the colour bear-
ers.
The Queen then approached
and we symbolically presented
them to her before placing them in
the belt of the colour bearers.
Also knowing 5000 people
were watching was a bit daunting,
but the atmosphere was electric
and having my wife watching on
from the side made it even better.
After the parade the staff,
cadets and their families were
invited to attend a garden party at
Duntroon House.
1954 1970
1988 2011
GUEST OF HONOUR: Queen
Elizabeth II watches the parade
alongside Duntroon Commandant
Brig David Luhrs.
Photo by Phil Vavasour
HATS OFF: The staff and cadets
of RMC Duntroon lift their caps in a
symbolic gesture to Queen Elizabeth II
during the Colours parade.
Photo by Dave Patterson
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT:
Duntroon staff cadets rehearse the
Colours parade before the event.
Photo by Lauren Black
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QUEEN
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Army SPECIAL LIFTOUT November 10, 2011 4
... we could see straight down Anzac Parade and the procession
of flashing lights approaching us. CPL BEN BARNARD, AFG
CPL ZENITH KING
AS THE motorcade carrying the Queen
approached the Australian War Memorial
on October 25 members of Australias
Federation Guard catafalque party waited
nervously at the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier.
During their final day in Canberra the
Queen and Duke of Edinburgh laid a wreath at
the AWM as part of their royal tour.
Catafalque party commander Cpl Ben
Barnard said although they had three days
to prepare he felt nervous leading up to the
event.
We arrived half an hour before the cer-
emony and made our way to the tomb past the
security, Cpl Barnard said.
We waited in the wings of the tomb for
a while where we could see straight down
Anzac Parade and the procession of flashing
lights approaching us. That was when I real-
ised it was really happening.
Paying her
respects
Despite the size of the crowd Cpl Barnard
said it was the media interest that surprised
him the most.
Initially there were about 20 media crews
inside the tomb with us but as the Queen
approached more flooded in bringing it to
about 50, he said.
Moment of silence: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier. Inset, Cpl Ben Barnard leads the catafalque party standing guard for the ceremony.
Photos by LAC Leigh Cameron
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